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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Hugo, MN is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
41.63 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.45 mi
50.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.45 mi
Kilometers
50.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.63 mi
Kilometers
66.99 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hugo
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Sun, May 3, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-02T22:46
Arrive Hugo
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Hugo
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North

    964 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 36

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14 East

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2355 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Frenchman Road North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frenchman Road North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard North

    1045 ft · 16 sec · Forest Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
11.5 mi · 28%
I 35W North
11.2 mi · 27%
MN 36
5.69 mi · 14%
Crosstown Highway
4.92 mi · 12%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 11%
Frenchman Road North
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

8.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 27m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hugo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 20.8 miles from Hugo.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Eden Prairie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hugo.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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 Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.2 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 Lauderdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Hugo. Straight-line distance: 31.45 mi (50.61 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Hugo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population15,452
Coordinates45.1599700, -92.9932700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Hugo (-92.99327, 45.15997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
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 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.76 $11.53
Premium $4.39 $6.46 $12.91
Diesel $4.86 $7.15 $14.30

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Hugo. The current time is 22:46:26.

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.