How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Warsaw, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Warsaw, MN is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.99 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.99 mi
67.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.99 mi
Kilometers
67.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.49 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Fri, Nov 6, 7:01 PM CST
Return by in Eden Prairie
Fri, Nov 6, 8:06 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-11-06T17:56
Arrive Warsaw
Fri, Nov 6, 7:01 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
9:30 PM CST
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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
27.5 mi
00h 32m
To Warsaw
27.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Warsaw.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  13. 13

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Morristown Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farwell Avenue

    1112 ft · 31 sec · Farwell Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farwell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
40.5 mi · 74%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 12%
Morristown Boulevard
4.53 mi · 8%
US 212 East
1.18 mi · 2%
Highway 60 West
0.97 mi · 2%
Scenic Heights Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 32m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
4:20 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Clear near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Warsaw?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Eden Prairie and 27.5 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:20 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Eden Prairie and Mostly Clear near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 41.99 mi (67.58 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warsaw

Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates44.2494100, -93.3938300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Warsaw (-93.39383, 44.24941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.51
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $7.76 $15.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.69 $17.37
Premium $5.00 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $6.12 $11.87 $23.74

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Warsaw. The current time is 17:56:19.

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.