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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Dundas, MN is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
44.19 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.22 mi
51.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.19 mi
Kilometers
71.12 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundas
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Dundas
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
22.1 mi
00h 27m
To Dundas
22.1 mi
00h 27m

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
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1

    1827 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Millersburg Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Millersburg Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Avenue West

    3267 ft · 1 min · West Avenue West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Railway Street South

    1403 ft · 44 sec · Railway Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Hester Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    23 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
30.4 mi · 69%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 15%
Millersburg Boulevard
3.79 mi · 9%
US 212 East
1.18 mi · 3%
West Avenue West
0.62 mi · 1%
Scenic Heights Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 27m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Rain Showers Likely near Dundas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Eden Prairie and 22.1 miles from Dundas.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Rain Showers Likely near Dundas.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Dundas. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.85 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Dundas

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,652
Coordinates44.4294100, -93.2018800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Dundas (-93.20188, 44.42941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.25
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $6.63 $13.25
Mid-grade $4.72 $7.36 $14.71
Premium $5.26 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.14 $9.58 $19.17

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 Dundas. The current time is 14:43:12.

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.