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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Solway, MN is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.67 mi
04h 42m
Flight
200.5 mi
322.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.5 mi
Kilometers
322.67 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.67 mi
Kilometers
371.23 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solway
Wed, Sep 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-23T11:35
Arrive Solway
Wed, Sep 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
115.2 mi
02h 21m
To Solway
115.5 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  24. 24

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  25. 25

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Centerline Road North

    93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerline Road North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 15%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
I 494 North
13.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 21m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Solway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 115.5 miles from Solway.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Solway. Straight-line distance: 200.5 mi (322.67 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Solway

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

Population1,955
Coordinates47.5199500, -95.1291800
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Solway (-95.12918, 47.51995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.81 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.37
16.28 gal · 61.62 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $35.69 $71.37
Mid-grade $4.82 $39.27 $78.53
Premium $5.35 $43.56 $87.11
Diesel $6.35 $51.68 $103.36

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Solway. The current time is 11:35:57.

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.