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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Spicer, MN is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
92.36 mi
02h 09m
Flight
76.34 mi
122.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.34 mi
Kilometers
122.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.36 mi
Kilometers
148.64 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spicer
Wed, Sep 23, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-23T13:15
Arrive Spicer
Wed, Sep 23, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Cokato
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
46.1 mi
01h 04m
To Spicer
46.3 mi
01h 04m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 78th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 10

    18 m · 1 sec · County Road 10

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10

  12. 12

    Continue on White Street Southeast

    1722 ft · 42 sec · White Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East

    47 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street East

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East

    983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street West

    39 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street West

    1564 ft · 47 sec · Territorial Street West

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest

    795 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 25

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 30 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 30 Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 8 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    933 ft · 23 sec · Pacific Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  24. 24

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  27. 27

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  29. 29

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  30. 30

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 12

    13.3 mi · 18 min · US Highway 12

  33. 33

    Continue on 15th Ave Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast

  34. 34

    Turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast

  36. 36

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue South

    2624 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South

  38. 38

    Turn right

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1165 ft · 30 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 12
13.3 mi · 14%
Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 13%
US 12
8.01 mi · 9%
Rolling Acres Road
7.02 mi · 8%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.64 mi · 6%
State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12

Continue on US Highway 12

13.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cokato
01h 04m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Spicer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Cokato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Eden Prairie and 46.3 miles from Spicer.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cokato

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

55 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

80 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Spicer. Straight-line distance: 76.34 mi (122.86 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Spicer

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

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Spicer (-94.94001, 45.23302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
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
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.82 $15.73 $31.45
Premium $5.35 $17.44 $34.89
Diesel $6.35 $20.70 $41.40

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 Spicer. The current time is 13:15:08.

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.