How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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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
21.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 38: Maxwell Avenue
1932 ft · 53 sec · Wakota Bridge
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Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Continue on Bailey Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
44 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Continue on 40th Street South
2.4 mi · 3 min · 40th Street South
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Continue on Afton Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Afton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Turn right onto 20th Street South
1766 ft · 1 min · 20th Street South
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Turn left onto Ramada Avenue South
69 m · 10 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramada Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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 494 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
21.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Lake Saint Croix Beach?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 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?
Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 19 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Lake Saint Croix Beach. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 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 Lake Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Saint Croix Beach (-92.76687, 44.9208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.21 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
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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