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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Cloquet, MN is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.73 mi
02h 54m
Flight
137.89 mi
221.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.73 mi
Kilometers
249.01 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloquet
Sun, May 31, 12:21 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Sun, May 31, 3:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive Cloquet
Sun, May 31, 12:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rush City
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
77.4 mi
01h 27m
To Cloquet
77.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cloquet Avenue

    142 m · 15 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
125 mi · 81%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 9%
I 694 East
6 mi · 4%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 3%
MN 33
2.68 mi · 2%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush City
01h 27m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Eden Prairie and 77.4 miles from Cloquet.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rush City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rush City, 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 Rush City.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Cloquet. Straight-line distance: 137.89 mi (221.91 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Cloquet (-92.45936, 46.72161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.97
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.49 $38.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.41 $42.82
Premium $4.39 $23.98 $47.96
Diesel $4.86 $26.56 $53.11

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Cloquet. The current time is 09:26:23.

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.