How far is Eden Prairie, MN from International Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to International Falls, MN is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.64 mi
06h 13m
Flight
258.86 mi
416.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.86 mi
Kilometers
416.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.64 mi
Kilometers
504.76 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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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 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in International Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive International Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cloquet
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
156.8 mi
03h 06m
To International Falls
156.9 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and International Falls.

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    100.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 56 sec · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1844 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    34 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 33
158 mi · 50%
I 35W North
125 mi · 40%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 4%
I 694 East
6 mi · 2%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 2%
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloquet
03h 06m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near International Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to International Falls?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cloquet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 156.9 miles from International Falls.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.51 one way or $79.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near International Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Cloquet

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

26 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

31 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and International Falls. Straight-line distance: 258.86 mi (416.6 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
International Falls

#2 International Falls

City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,714
Coordinates48.6010500, -93.4109800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: International Falls (-93.41098, 48.60105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $39.51
Round trip
$79.02
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $39.51 $79.02
Mid-grade $3.92 $43.41 $86.81
Premium $4.39 $48.62 $97.24
Diesel $4.86 $53.84 $107.69

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and International Falls. The current time is 03:15:44.

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.