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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Mora, MN is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
86.77 mi
01h 45m
Flight
71.15 mi
114.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.15 mi
Kilometers
114.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.77 mi
Kilometers
139.65 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mora
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Tue, May 12, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Mora
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Zimmerman
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
43.4 mi
00h 52m
To Mora
43.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    138 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    108 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue East

    1271 ft · 37 sec · Forest Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Vine Street

    145 m · 21 sec · South Vine Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
33.2 mi · 38%
I 494 North
13.7 mi · 16%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 10%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 8%
Baker Road
1.7 mi · 2%
Mitchell Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue on US Highway 169

26.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zimmerman
00h 52m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Zimmerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Eden Prairie and 43.4 miles from Mora.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.92 one way or $21.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mora.

Stop Ideas Near Zimmerman

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

46 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Mora. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.5 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mora

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,583
Coordinates45.8769000, -93.2938400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Mora (-93.29384, 45.8769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $10.92
Round trip
$21.84
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.92 $21.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.00 $24.00
Premium $4.39 $13.44 $26.88
Diesel $4.86 $14.88 $29.77

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Mora. The current time is 18:19:35.

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.