How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Homer, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Homer, MN is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Homer.
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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
2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
1658 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
15 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road
1701 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Dodd Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
145 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Homer Road
1365 ft · 38 sec · Homer Road
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Homer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Homer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 61
Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Homer?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Eden Prairie and 65.4 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near Homer.
Stop Ideas Near Red Wing
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 Red Wing.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Saint Paul Union Depot
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Homer. Straight-line distance: 110.6 mi (177.99 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 Homer
Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 44.0213500, -91.5565300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-91.55653, 44.02135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.25 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $28.17 | $56.35 |
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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