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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Olivia, MN is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.89 mi
01h 40m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.89 mi
Kilometers
128.57 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olivia
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-17T08:20
Arrive Olivia
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glencoe
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Eden Prairie
39.8 mi
00h 50m
To Olivia
40.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    1280 ft · 38 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 212 West

    2567 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    43.9 mi · 55 min · US Highway 212

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 212
43.9 mi · 55%
US 212 West
34.8 mi · 44%
Scenic Heights Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Eden Prairie Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 212

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

43.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 50m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Olivia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 40.1 miles from Olivia.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Olivia.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Olivia. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.13 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Olivia (-94.98972, 44.77635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.68 $13.21 $26.41
Premium $5.18 $14.60 $29.20
Diesel $6.16 $17.36 $34.72

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Olivia. The current time is 08:20:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.