How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Fulda, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Fulda, MN is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Blue Earth County, 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 Fulda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Fulda.
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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
1280 ft · 38 sec · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto US 212 West
2567 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
1919 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 11
94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 40
3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62
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Continue on East Front Street
2031 ft · 58 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North St Paul Avenue
91 m · 8 sec · North St Paul Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North St Paul Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Fulda.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 11
Continue straight
61.6 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Fulda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Fulda?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Lake Crystal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Eden Prairie and 76.9 miles from Fulda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Fulda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Fulda. Straight-line distance: 125.25 mi (201.57 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 Fulda
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,206 |
| Coordinates | 43.8705200, -95.6002900 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulda (-95.60029, 43.87052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.23 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $32.93 | $65.85 |
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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