How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Crow Wing, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Crow Wing, MN is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
121.57 mi
02h 27m
Flight
106.19 mi
170.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.19 mi
Kilometers
170.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.57 mi
Kilometers
195.65 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crow Wing
Thu, Oct 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Fri, Oct 16, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Crow Wing
Thu, Oct 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
60.7 mi
01h 13m
To Crow Wing
60.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Crow Wing.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    138 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    108 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 19%
165th Avenue Southeast
23.4 mi · 19%
I 494 North
13.7 mi · 11%
Baker Road
1.7 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Mitchell Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 13m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crow Wing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Crow Wing?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Eden Prairie and 60.8 miles from Crow Wing.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crow Wing.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake.

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Crow Wing. Straight-line distance: 106.19 mi (170.9 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crow Wing

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population2,098
Coordinates46.2799700, -94.2925000
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Crow Wing (-94.2925, 46.27997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.45
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $18.22 $36.45
Mid-grade $4.72 $20.23 $40.46
Premium $5.26 $22.57 $45.15
Diesel $6.14 $26.36 $52.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Crow Wing. The current time is 19:29:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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