How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Grand Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Grand Rapids, MN is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Continue on Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Turn slight right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
138 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Turn left onto I 494 North
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 169
51 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
835 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Continue on Minnesota Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
33.9 mi · 43 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left
93 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on South Pokegama Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pokegama Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
142 m · 13 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Continue on US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eden Prairie and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Onamia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Eden Prairie and 90.3 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eden Prairie and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Onamia
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 Onamia.
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Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 164.64 mi (264.96 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 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Rapids (-93.53021, 47.23717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $22.73 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.98 | $55.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.98 | $61.97 |
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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