How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Birchwood, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Birchwood, MN is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
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 00h 50m.
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.
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Birchwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Birchwood.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
1658 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 36
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Geneva Avenue North
1.3 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North
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Continue on North Century Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Century Avenue
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Continue on East County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1942 ft · 55 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
91 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 7 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 Birchwood.
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.
MN 36
Keep slight right to continue on MN 36
10.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Rain near Birchwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Birchwood?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Eden Prairie and 18.1 miles from Birchwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Rain near Birchwood.
Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Birchwood. Straight-line distance: 28.08 mi (45.19 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 Birchwood
Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 45.0610800, -92.9760500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birchwood (-92.97605, 45.06108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
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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