How far is Dassel, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Dassel, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dassel and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dassel and Eden Prairie.
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Start on 1st Street
23 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Parker Avenue East
2497 ft · 32 sec · Parker Avenue East
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
933 ft · 26 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 8 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest
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Turn left onto County Road 30 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 30 Southwest
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on 18th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest
795 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Territorial Street West
1555 ft · 44 sec · Territorial Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East
30 m · 3 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Street
19 m · 2 sec · White Street
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Exit the roundabout onto White Street
1736 ft · 43 sec · White Street
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Continue on County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
90 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2260 ft · 53 sec · 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 Dassel and Eden Prairie.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dassel and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dassel to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 26.7 miles from Dassel and 26.8 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dassel and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dassel and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 43.78 mi (70.45 km).
#1 Dassel
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 45.0816300, -94.3069300 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.38 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
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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