How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Excelsior, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Excelsior, MN is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Excelsior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Excelsior.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Powers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Powers Boulevard
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Continue on Mill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
955 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
26 m · 2 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Excelsior.
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.
Powers Boulevard
Turn right onto Powers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Excelsior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Excelsior?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Eden Prairie and 4.2 miles from Excelsior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Excelsior.
Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chanhassen.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 5.76 mi (9.27 km).
#1 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Excelsior
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,327 |
| Coordinates | 44.9033000, -93.5663500 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior (-93.56635, 44.9033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.38 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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