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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Eveleth, MN is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.96 mi
04h 01m
Flight
185.6 mi
298.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.96 mi
Kilometers
336.29 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eveleth
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Eveleth
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
104.5 mi
02h 00m
To Eveleth
104.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    143 m · 13 sec · State Highway 37

  21. 21

    Continue on Fayal Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 19 sec · Grant Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
125 mi · 60%
MN 33
55.7 mi · 27%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 6%
I 694 East
6 mi · 3%
US 212 East
4.72 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 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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
02h 00m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eveleth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 104.5 miles from Eveleth.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eveleth.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Eveleth. Straight-line distance: 185.6 mi (298.69 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Eveleth (-92.53991, 47.46243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.61
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.30 $52.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.90 $57.80
Premium $4.39 $32.37 $64.74
Diesel $4.86 $35.85 $71.70

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Eveleth. The current time is 18:57:44.

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.