How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Silver Bay, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Silver Bay, MN is about 226.8 miles (365 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Silver Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Silver Bay.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
1658 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North
593 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 61
27.7 mi · 35 min · Highway 61
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Turn right onto Water Plant Road
3 m · 1 sec · Water Plant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Plant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Silver Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
127 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Eden Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Silver Bay?
The road trip is about 226.8 miles (365 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Askov is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Eden Prairie and 113.5 miles from Silver Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Eden Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Askov
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Askov.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Silver Bay. Straight-line distance: 199.15 mi (320.5 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 Silver Bay
City in Lake County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,751 |
| Coordinates | 47.2943600, -91.2573900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Bay (-91.25739, 47.29436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $33.98 | $67.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $37.73 | $75.46 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $42.10 | $84.19 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
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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