How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Centerville, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Centerville, MN is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
41.19 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.41 mi
47.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.41 mi
Kilometers
47.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.19 mi
Kilometers
66.29 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Tue, May 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-12T18:53
Arrive Centerville
Tue, May 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Centerville
20.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Centerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East

    1658 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North

    964 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 36

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14 West

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    113 m · 12 sec · Centerville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sorel Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Sorel Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sorel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
11.8 mi · 29%
I 35W North
11.2 mi · 27%
MN 36
5.69 mi · 14%
Crosstown Highway
4.92 mi · 12%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

9.29 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 26m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Centerville?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Eden Prairie and 20.6 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Centerville

#2 Centerville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,034
Coordinates45.1630200, -93.0557800
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Centerville (-93.05578, 45.16302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.69 $11.37
Premium $4.39 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.86 $7.05 $14.11

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Centerville. The current time is 18:53:35.

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.