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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Scandia, MN is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
55.79 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.79 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scandia
Sat, May 30, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Scandia
Sat, May 30, 11:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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 Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Scandia
27.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 97, CR 23

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 97 East

    97 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lake Drive Northeast

    906 ft · 17 sec · Lake Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Scandia Trail North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North

  17. 17

    Continue on Scanida Trail North

    650 ft · 10 sec · Scanida Trail North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North

    72 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1400 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North

  20. 20

    Continue on Scandia Trail North

    2125 ft · 37 sec · Scandia Trail North

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakhill Road North

    1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Olinda Trail North

    51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North

  25. 25

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
17 mi · 30%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 24%
Scandia Trail North
10.9 mi · 19%
I 694 East
6 mi · 11%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 8%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 35m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Scandia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 27.9 miles from Scandia.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Scandia.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 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 11.7 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 12.1 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 Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.53 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Scandia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,168
Coordinates45.2535800, -92.8057700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.72 $15.45
Premium $4.39 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $4.86 $9.58 $19.16

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Scandia. The current time is 10:10:09.

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.