How far is Cold Spring, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Cold Spring, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
80.75 mi
01h 18m
Flight
62.49 mi
100.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.96 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Cold Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cold Spring
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Eden Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cold Spring
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Cold Spring
39.9 mi
00h 39m
To Eden Prairie
40.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cold Spring and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2868 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Interstate 94 East

    2035 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 94 East
52.6 mi · 65%
I 494 South
14 mi · 17%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Mitchell Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Scenic Heights Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Interstate 94 East

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 39m from Cold Spring
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cold Spring and Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cold Spring to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Cold Spring and 40.9 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cold Spring and Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cold Spring and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 62.49 mi (100.56 km).

Cold Spring

#1 Cold Spring

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,350
Coordinates45.4558000, -94.4288800
Altitude335
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: Main Street (-94.42888, 45.455829)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.34
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.17 $20.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.17 $22.35
Premium $4.39 $12.52 $25.03
Diesel $4.86 $13.86 $27.72

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cold Spring and Eden Prairie. The current time is 05:28:55.

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