How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Hoyt Lakes, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
American city in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Hoyt Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Hoyt Lakes.
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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
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
1280 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Broadway
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto State Highway 135
11.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 135
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Continue on County Highway 100
1983 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 100
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Continue on West 3rd Avenue North
1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Highway 110
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110
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Continue on County Highway 110
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Memorial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Hoyt Lakes.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hoyt Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Hoyt Lakes?
The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 114.8 miles from Hoyt Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.51 one way or $71.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hoyt Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Hoyt Lakes. Straight-line distance: 194.84 mi (313.56 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 Hoyt Lakes
City in St.
| Population | 1,927 |
| Coordinates | 47.5196500, -92.1385100 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $39.07 | $78.15 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $43.34 | $86.69 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $51.43 | $102.85 |
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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