How far is East Gull Lake, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from East Gull Lake, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Gull Lake and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gull Lake and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Pike Bay Road
17 m · 3 sec · Pike Bay Road
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Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive
1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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Continue on East Gull Lake Drive
33 m · 5 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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Continue on East Gull Lake Drive
100 m · 17 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Gull Lake Dam Road
731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
36 m · 3 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
79 m · 8 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on County Road 125
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125
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Merge slight left
95 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
32.3 mi · 38 min
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Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 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 East Gull Lake and Eden Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 125
Keep slight right
32.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Gull Lake and Chance 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 East Gull Lake to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from East Gull Lake and 67.9 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Gull Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids
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 Rapids.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Gull Lake and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 115.53 mi (185.92 km).
#1 East Gull Lake
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,059 |
| Coordinates | 46.4080200, -94.3558400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.21 | $20.17 | $40.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $25.01 | $50.03 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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