How far is Cokato, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Cokato, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.09 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.33 mi
61.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.09 mi
Kilometers
77.4 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Cokato
Thu, Sep 17, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cokato
2026-09-17T11:00
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cokato
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watertown
MN

Township in Carver County, Minnesota

From Cokato
24 mi
00h 35m
To Eden Prairie
24.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cokato and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cokato and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue South

    1534 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cokato Street East

    2893 ft · 38 sec · Cokato Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    933 ft · 26 sec · Pacific Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 8 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 30 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 30 Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest

    795 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Territorial Street West

    1555 ft · 44 sec · Territorial Street West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East

    30 m · 3 sec · Territorial Street East

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East

    971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Street

    19 m · 2 sec · White Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto White Street

    1736 ft · 43 sec · White Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 10

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on West 78th Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West 78th Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CH 60: Mitchell Road

    1836 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    2260 ft · 53 sec · Mitchell Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cokato and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 10
13.2 mi · 27%
US 12
5.99 mi · 12%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.63 mi · 12%
State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 9%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 7%
County Road 30 Southwest
3.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

County Road 10

Exit the roundabout

5.83 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 35m from Cokato
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Cokato and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cokato to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Cokato and 24.1 miles from Eden Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Cokato and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

71 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cokato and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 38.33 mi (61.69 km).

Cokato

#1 Cokato

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,397
Coordinates45.0758000, -94.1899800
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Eden Prairie

#2 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Cokato (-94.18998, 45.0758)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.69 $7.97 $15.94
Premium $5.20 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.18 $10.51 $21.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cokato and Eden Prairie. The current time is 11:00:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.