How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Howard Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Howard Lake, MN is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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.
Human settlement in Waconia Township, Minnesota, United States of America
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 Howard Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Howard Lake.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 10
18 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Continue on White Street Southeast
1722 ft · 42 sec · White Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East
47 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street West
39 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street West
1564 ft · 47 sec · Territorial Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest
795 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 18th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 30 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 30 Southwest
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Turn right onto County Road 8 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
933 ft · 23 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Howard Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rolling Acres Road
Exit the roundabout
5.83 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Howard Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Howard Lake?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Maple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Eden Prairie and 20.6 miles from Howard Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Howard Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Maple
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 Maple.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Howard Lake. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.66 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 Howard Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 45.0608000, -94.0733100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Lake (-94.07331, 45.0608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.38 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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