How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Spring Park, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Spring Park, MN is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Spring Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Spring Park.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Continue on Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Turn slight right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
138 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Turn left onto I 494 North
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
2168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 15 West
3099 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Lake Minnetonka
6.5 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shoreline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Spring Park.
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.
Lake Minnetonka
Continue on Lake Minnetonka
6.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Spring Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Spring Park?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 9.9 miles from Spring Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Spring Park.
Stop Ideas Near Wayzata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Spring Park. Straight-line distance: 9.66 mi (15.55 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 Spring Park
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 44.9352400, -93.6321800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Park (-93.63218, 44.93524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.21 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
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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