How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Clinton, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Clinton, MN is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kandiyohi County, 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 Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Clinton.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
34.1 mi · 44 min · 195th Avenue
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Turn right onto Canton Avenue
1534 ft · 42 sec · Canton Avenue
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Continue on Smith Avenue
623 ft · 17 sec · Smith Avenue
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Continue on County Road 15
2043 ft · 56 sec · County Road 15
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Turn right
24.2 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rolling Acres Road
Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Clinton?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Prinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Eden Prairie and 88.4 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:18 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 $54.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Prinsburg
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 Prinsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 150.28 mi (241.86 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 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-96.43367, 45.46024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $4.38 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
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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