How far is Cormorant, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cormorant and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cormorant and Eden Prairie.
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Start on County Highway 5
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on County Highway 9
3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9
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Turn right onto County Road 9
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9
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Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive
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Continue on South Pelican Drive
1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive
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Turn right onto South Shore Drive
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on 215th Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road
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Continue on North Broadway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway
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Continue on West Prairie Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue
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Take the exit straight
51.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
114.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62
1515 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
697 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Continue on Mitchell Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cormorant and Eden Prairie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Prairie Avenue
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115 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cormorant and Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cormorant to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Cormorant and 107.2 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cormorant and Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sauk Centre.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 180.05 mi (289.76 km).
#1 Cormorant
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 46.7305100, -96.0656100 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $35.65 | $71.31 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $46.45 | $92.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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