How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Lonsdale, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Lonsdale, MN is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Lonsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Lonsdale.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21
1652 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Herrgott Memorial Drive
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Eagle Creek Avenue
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Turn right onto Duluth Avenue Southeast
2888 ft · 1 min · Duluth Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
955 ft · 16 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
150 m · 15 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 16 min · Panama Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
32 m · 6 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Central Street West
1.3 km · 2 min · Central Street West
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Turn right onto South Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Lonsdale.
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.
Panama Avenue
Turn left onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lonsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Lonsdale?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Prior Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Eden Prairie and 16.4 miles from Lonsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Eden Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lonsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Prior Lake
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 Prior Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Lonsdale. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.77 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 Lonsdale
Minnesota city
| Population | 4,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.4802400, -93.4285600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lonsdale (-93.42856, 44.48024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.57 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
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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