How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Atwater, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Atwater, MN is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 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 Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Atwater.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street
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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 Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 10
18 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Continue on White Street Southeast
1722 ft · 42 sec · White Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East
47 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street West
39 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street West
1564 ft · 47 sec · Territorial Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest
795 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 18th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25
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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 County Road 8 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
933 ft · 23 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Cokato Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 12
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Turn left onto Main Street North
44 m · 6 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Atwater.
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.
US Highway 12
Continue on US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Atwater?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Howard Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Eden Prairie and 39.2 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Howard Lake
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 Howard Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 66.82 mi (107.54 km).
#1 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwater
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 45.1388500, -94.7780600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-94.77806, 45.13885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $16.90 | $33.81 |
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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