How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Oronoco, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Oronoco, MN is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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.
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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Drizzle then Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Oronoco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Oronoco.
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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
15 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road
1701 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Dodd Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview
1818 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 12 East: Plainview
122 m · 11 sec
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Continue on East White Bridge Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East White Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road
42 m · 8 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
2063 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue
1426 ft · 41 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Oronoco.
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.
Rochester
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Drizzle then Cloudy leaving Eden Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Oronoco?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 41.6 miles from Oronoco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle then Cloudy around Eden Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.
Stop Ideas Near New Trier
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 New Trier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Oronoco. Straight-line distance: 66.26 mi (106.63 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 Oronoco
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 44.1660800, -92.5349100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oronoco (-92.53491, 44.16608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $4.38 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $14.12 | $28.25 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
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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