How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Blue Earth, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Blue Earth, MN is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.27 mi
02h 22m
Flight
89.72 mi
144.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.72 mi
Kilometers
144.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.27 mi
Kilometers
174.24 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Earth
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Blue Earth
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kasota
MN

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
54.1 mi
01h 11m
To Blue Earth
54.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Blue Earth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Blue Earth.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    1280 ft · 38 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 212 West

    2567 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    36.3 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairgrounds Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairgrounds Road

    1937 ft · 57 sec · Fairgrounds Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    46 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Blue Earth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
50.7 mi · 47%
US 212 West
9.97 mi · 9%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Scenic Heights Road
0.96 mi · 1%
County Road 40
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

36.3 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kasota
01h 11m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blue Earth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Blue Earth?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Kasota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Eden Prairie and 54.2 miles from Blue Earth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blue Earth.

Stop Ideas Near Kasota

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kasota, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kasota.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

117 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Blue Earth. Straight-line distance: 89.72 mi (144.39 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Blue Earth

#2 Blue Earth

City in Minnesota

Population3,098
Coordinates43.6374600, -94.1021800
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Blue Earth (-94.10218, 43.63746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.98 $29.96
Premium $4.39 $16.78 $33.55
Diesel $4.86 $18.58 $37.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Blue Earth. The current time is 15:56:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.