How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Two Harbors, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Two Harbors, MN is about 199 miles (320.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
199.03 mi
03h 52m
Flight
172.96 mi
278.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.96 mi
Kilometers
278.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.03 mi
Kilometers
320.31 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:16 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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Eden Prairie
99.4 mi
01h 56m
To Two Harbors
99.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Two Harbors.

  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 left

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Waterfront Drive

    1041 ft · 35 sec · Waterfront Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
147 mi · 74%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 12%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 7%
I 694 East
6 mi · 3%
US 212 East
4.72 mi · 2%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

127 mi · 02h 20m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 56m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Two Harbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Two Harbors?

The road trip is about 199 miles (320.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Eden Prairie and 99.6 miles from Two Harbors.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.05 one way or $50.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Eden Prairie and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Two Harbors.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Two Harbors. Straight-line distance: 172.96 mi (278.35 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Two Harbors

#2 Two Harbors

County seat of Lake County, Minnesota

Population3,508
Coordinates47.0227100, -91.6707300
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Two Harbors (-91.67073, 47.02271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.59 L · about $25.05
Round trip
$50.11
14.04 gal · 53.18 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.05 $50.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.53 $55.05
Premium $4.39 $30.83 $61.66
Diesel $4.86 $34.15 $68.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Two Harbors. The current time is 22:54:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.