How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Vermillion, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Vermillion, MN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Vermillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Vermillion.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left toward CR 62 East
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto 190th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East
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Continue on Main Street West
1906 ft · 46 sec · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Vermillion.
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 Clear leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Clear near Vermillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Vermillion?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Eden Prairie and 17.9 miles from Vermillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Eden Prairie and Mostly Clear near Vermillion.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Vermillion. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.57 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 Vermillion
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,235 |
| Coordinates | 44.6735800, -92.9671500 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vermillion (-92.96715, 44.67358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.00 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
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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