How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Sleepy Eye, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
92.75 mi
01h 59m
Flight
72.73 mi
117.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.75 mi
Kilometers
149.27 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sleepy Eye
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Sleepy Eye
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Brownton
MN

Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
46.3 mi
00h 59m
To Sleepy Eye
46.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Sleepy Eye.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    1280 ft · 38 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 212 West

    2567 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 14 West

    2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 14

    3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212 West
34.8 mi · 38%
State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 32%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 14%
US Highway 14
10.8 mi · 12%
North Broadway
1.14 mi · 1%
Scenic Heights Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 212 West

Merge slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownton
00h 59m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Eye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Sleepy Eye?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Eden Prairie and 46.4 miles from Sleepy Eye.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brownton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Sleepy Eye. Straight-line distance: 72.73 mi (117.04 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Sleepy Eye

#2 Sleepy Eye

City in Brown County, Minnesota

Population3,329
Coordinates44.2971800, -94.7241500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Sleepy Eye (-94.72415, 44.29718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.82 $25.64
Premium $4.39 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $4.86 $15.91 $31.81

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 Sleepy Eye. The current time is 22:02:48.

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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.