How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Stanton, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Stanton, MN is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Stanton.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
15 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road
1701 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Dodd Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Emery Avenue
573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard
3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way
9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Stanton.
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.
I 494 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
15 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Stanton?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Inver Grove Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 24.3 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.
Stop Ideas Near Inver Grove Heights
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 Inver Grove Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 34.41 mi (55.37 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 Stanton
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 44.4719100, -93.0229900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.38 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.86 | $21.71 |
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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