How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Watertown, MN?
The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Watertown, MN is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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 Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Watertown.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 10
18 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Continue on White Street Southeast
1722 ft · 42 sec · White Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East
47 m · 4 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lewis Avenue South
62 m · 5 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Avenue South
9 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Watertown.
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.
Rolling Acres Road
Exit the roundabout
5.83 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Watertown?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 12.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 12.2 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
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 Watertown. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.02 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 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-93.84719, 44.96357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.25 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
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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