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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Dassel, MN is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
53.18 mi
01h 16m
Flight
43.78 mi
70.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.18 mi
Kilometers
85.59 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dassel
Wed, Sep 23, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-23T13:15
Arrive Dassel
Wed, Sep 23, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Watertown
MN

Township in Carver County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
26.5 mi
00h 38m
To Dassel
26.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 78th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 10

    18 m · 1 sec · County Road 10

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10

  12. 12

    Continue on White Street Southeast

    1722 ft · 42 sec · White Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East

    47 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street East

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East

    983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street West

    39 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street West

    1564 ft · 47 sec · Territorial Street West

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest

    795 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 25

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 30 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 30 Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 8 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    933 ft · 23 sec · Pacific Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  24. 24

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  27. 27

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  29. 29

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  30. 30

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    2497 ft · 34 sec · Parker Avenue East

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
8.01 mi · 15%
Rolling Acres Road
7.02 mi · 13%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.64 mi · 11%
State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 8%
County Road 10
4.05 mi · 8%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Rolling Acres Road

Exit the roundabout

5.83 mi · 00h 08m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 38m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Dassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 26.7 miles from Dassel.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

71 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Dassel. Straight-line distance: 43.78 mi (70.45 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Dassel (-94.30693, 45.08163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.82 $9.07 $18.14
Premium $5.35 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $6.35 $11.94 $23.87

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Dassel. The current time is 13:15:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.