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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Ramsey, MN is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.63 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 3:42 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-04-30T14:54
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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

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.

Mid-route stop
New Hope
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Ramsey
16.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East

    1658 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    78 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    852 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North

    9 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North

    681 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    30 m · 2 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 51 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 59 sec · 160th Lane Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    124 m · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
22 mi · 65%
US 212 East
3.49 mi · 10%
US 10 West
3.05 mi · 9%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 2%
Scenic Heights Road
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 24m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 16.8 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Ramsey (-93.45, 45.2611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.49
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.25 $8.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.67 $9.33
Premium $4.39 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $4.86 $5.79 $11.58

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Ramsey. The current time is 14:54:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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