How far is Eden Prairie, MN from La Crescent, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to La Crescent, MN is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 12m.
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.
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
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 La Crescent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and La Crescent.
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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
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
146 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
97 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
117 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and La Crescent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
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 Partly Sunny near La Crescent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to La Crescent?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Oronoco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Eden Prairie and 81 miles from La Crescent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.05 one way or $44.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near La Crescent.
Stop Ideas Near Oronoco
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 Oronoco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and La Crescent. Straight-line distance: 128.43 mi (206.69 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 La Crescent
City in the state of Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8280200, -91.3040300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Crescent (-91.30403, 43.82802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.87 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.22 | $68.43 |
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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