How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Waconia, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Waconia, MN is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Waconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Waconia.
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Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Arboretum Boulevard
5.2 mi · 8 min · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 5
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto Main Street East
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
64 m · 12 sec · North Olive Street
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Turn right
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Waconia.
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.
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.64 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Eden Prairie and Rain Showers Likely near Waconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Waconia?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Victoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Eden Prairie and 8.9 miles from Waconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Eden Prairie and Rain Showers Likely near Waconia.
Stop Ideas Near Victoria
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 Victoria.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Waconia. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.92 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 Waconia
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,194 |
| Coordinates | 44.8508000, -93.7869100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waconia (-93.78691, 44.8508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.23 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
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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