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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Hermantown, MN is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
170.07 mi
03h 12m
Flight
147.35 mi
237.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.35 mi
Kilometers
237.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.07 mi
Kilometers
273.7 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermantown
Mon, May 4, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Mon, May 4, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-04T16:48
Arrive Hermantown
Mon, May 4, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
85 mi
01h 36m
To Hermantown
85.1 mi
01h 36m

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
57°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Maple Grove Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ugstad Road

    80 m · 7 sec · Ugstad Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ugstad Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
134 mi · 79%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 8%
Midway Road
6.9 mi · 4%
I 694 East
6 mi · 4%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 3%
Maple Grove Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 36m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Eden Prairie and 85.1 miles from Hermantown.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Hermantown. Straight-line distance: 147.35 mi (237.14 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Hermantown

City in St.

Population9,504
Coordinates46.8068900, -92.2382500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Hermantown (-92.23825, 46.80689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $21.41
Round trip
$42.83
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.41 $42.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.53 $47.05
Premium $4.39 $26.35 $52.70
Diesel $4.86 $29.18 $58.37

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 Hermantown. The current time is 16:48:58.

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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.