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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Rockville, MN is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
75.01 mi
01h 28m
Flight
60.12 mi
96.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.12 mi
Kilometers
96.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.72 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-10-15T19:05
Arrive Rockville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Eden Prairie
37.5 mi
00h 44m
To Rockville
37.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    138 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    108 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville

    865 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
53.2 mi · 71%
I 494 North
13.7 mi · 18%
MN 23 West
3.58 mi · 5%
Baker Road
1.7 mi · 2%
Mitchell Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Scenic Heights Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 44m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Rain Showers Likely near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 37.6 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Rain Showers Likely near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 60.12 mi (96.76 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Rockville

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,599
Coordinates45.4719100, -94.3408300
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Rockville (-94.34083, 45.47191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $11.26
Round trip
$22.51
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $11.26 $22.51
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.50 $24.99
Premium $5.26 $13.94 $27.89
Diesel $6.14 $16.28 $32.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Rockville. The current time is 19:05:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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