How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Ham Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Ham Lake, MN is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
38.46 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.38 mi
47.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.9 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ham Lake
Mon, May 4, 5:52 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Mon, May 4, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-04T16:59
Arrive Ham Lake
Mon, May 4, 5:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Robbinsdale
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
19.2 mi
00h 26m
To Ham Lake
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Ham Lake.

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    89 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    46 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 157th Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 58 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 7 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 35%
Highway 65 Northeast
12.9 mi · 33%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 12%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 7%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 5%
157th Avenue Northeast
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MN 100 North

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsdale
00h 26m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ham Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Ham Lake?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Robbinsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 19.3 miles from Ham Lake.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ham Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Robbinsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbinsdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Ham Lake. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.28 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Ham Lake

#2 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Ham Lake (-93.24995, 45.25024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.71
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.85 $9.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.39 $5.97 $11.95
Diesel $4.86 $6.62 $13.23

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Ham Lake. The current time is 16:59:45.

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.