How far is Eden Prairie, MN from New York Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and New York Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and New York Mills.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Continue on Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Turn slight right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
138 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Turn left onto I 494 North
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto East Centennial 84 Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Centennial 84 Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and New York Mills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
54.4 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to New York Mills?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 84.6 miles from New York Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.36 one way or $50.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Rice
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 Rice.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 147.18 mi (236.87 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 New York Mills
Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 46.5180200, -95.3761500 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.25 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $36.68 | $73.36 |
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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