How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Proctor, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Proctor, MN is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Proctor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Proctor.
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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
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Boundary Avenue, Skyline Parkway
1184 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Boundary Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Boundary Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Street
35 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Proctor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Sunny near Proctor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Proctor?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Eden Prairie and 83.1 miles from Proctor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eden Prairie and Sunny near Proctor.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
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 Pine City.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Proctor. Straight-line distance: 143.85 mi (231.51 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 Proctor
City in St.
| Population | 3,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.7471600, -92.2254700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Proctor (-92.22547, 46.74716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.98 | $45.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
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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