How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Cedar Lake.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21
1652 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Herrgott Memorial Drive
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Eagle Creek Avenue
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Turn right onto Duluth Avenue Southeast
2888 ft · 1 min · Duluth Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
955 ft · 16 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
150 m · 15 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
8.3 mi · 11 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street East
18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Cedar Lake.
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.
Panama Avenue
Turn left onto Panama Avenue
8.29 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prior Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 12.5 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Prior 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 Prior Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 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 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.57 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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