How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Red Wing, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Red Wing, MN is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
62.93 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.24 mi
80.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.24 mi
Kilometers
80.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.28 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive Red Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Coates
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
31.4 mi
00h 41m
To Red Wing
31.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Red Wing.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    15 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1156 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
15.8 mi · 25%
I 494 East
15.3 mi · 24%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 18%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.3 mi · 2%
US 212 East
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 494 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

15 mi · 00h 19m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coates
00h 41m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Wing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Red Wing?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Coates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Eden Prairie and 31.5 miles from Red Wing.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Wing.

Stop Ideas Near Coates

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Red Wing. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.86 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Red Wing

#2 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Red Wing (-92.5338, 44.56247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.85
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.92 $15.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.70 $17.41
Premium $4.39 $9.75 $19.50
Diesel $4.86 $10.80 $21.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Red Wing. The current time is 07:09:53.

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.