How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Rapidan, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Rapidan, MN is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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 Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Rapidan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Rapidan.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
1280 ft · 38 sec · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto US 212 West
2567 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
1919 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 11
94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 40
3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto County Road 33
93 m · 13 sec · County Road 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southbend Avenue
617 ft · 19 sec · Southbend Avenue
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Turn right onto Hemlock Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hemlock Road
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Turn left onto Hawthorn Road
2479 ft · 39 sec · Hawthorn Road
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Turn right onto Old Highway 66
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 66
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 190th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 190th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Rapidan.
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.
County Road 11
Continue straight
23.7 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.
Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Rain near Rapidan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Rapidan?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 36.3 miles from Rapidan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Rain near Rapidan.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Rapidan. Straight-line distance: 60.24 mi (96.94 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 Rapidan
Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.0944100, -94.0685700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rapidan (-94.06857, 44.09441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.25 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $12.07 | $24.15 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
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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