How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Taylors Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Taylors Falls, MN is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
69.13 mi
01h 23m
Flight
54.96 mi
88.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.96 mi
Kilometers
88.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.13 mi
Kilometers
111.26 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylors Falls
Sun, Sep 20, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Sun, Sep 20, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-20T06:42
Arrive Taylors Falls
Sun, Sep 20, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Circle Pines
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
34.5 mi
00h 41m
To Taylors Falls
34.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Taylors Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East

    1658 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Boulevard

    14.3 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    40 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    45 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Moberg Trail

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bench Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Bench Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
20.6 mi · 30%
I 35W North
20 mi · 29%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 19%
I 694 East
6 mi · 9%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 7%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

16.7 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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circle Pines
00h 41m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near Taylors Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Taylors Falls?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Circle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 34.6 miles from Taylors Falls.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Partly Sunny near Taylors Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Circle Pines

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Circle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circle Pines.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

21 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

101 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Taylors Falls. Straight-line distance: 54.96 mi (88.45 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Taylors Falls

#2 Taylors Falls

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,035
Coordinates45.4019100, -92.6524300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Taylors Falls (-92.65243, 45.40191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.83 $11.79 $23.58
Premium $5.35 $13.06 $26.13
Diesel $6.26 $15.28 $30.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Taylors Falls. The current time is 06:42:11.

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.