How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Chisholm, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Chisholm, MN is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Chisholm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Chisholm.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Continue on Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Turn slight right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
138 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Turn left onto I 494 North
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Beltline
61 m · 3 sec · East Beltline
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline
6.6 mi · 8 min · East Beltline
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Take the exit slight right
2562 ft · 51 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
45 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on West Lake Street
899 ft · 30 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Chisholm.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn right onto State Highway 65
35.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Chisholm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Chisholm?
The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 108.3 miles from Chisholm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.27 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Chisholm.
Stop Ideas Near McGrath
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 McGrath.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 184.17 mi (296.4 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 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chisholm (-92.8838, 47.4891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $27.27 | $54.53 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.55 | $67.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
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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