How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Nowthen.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Nowthen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Sunny near Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Eden Prairie and 19 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eden Prairie and Sunny near Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Osseo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osseo.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 32.7 mi (52.63 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
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 | $3.57 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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