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

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Wilson, MN is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.55 mi
02h 44m
Flight
107.68 mi
173.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.68 mi
Kilometers
173.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.55 mi
Kilometers
219.75 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Wed, Sep 23, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Wilson
Wed, Sep 23, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
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
Zumbrota
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
68.2 mi
01h 22m
To Wilson
68.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 43 North: Winona

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1576 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 12

    103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
43.7 mi · 32%
I 90 East
34.2 mi · 25%
Rochester
21 mi · 15%
I 494 East
15.3 mi · 11%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 4%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

33.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zumbrota
01h 22m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Eden Prairie and 68.4 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

32 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Winona station

86 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 107.68 mi (173.29 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 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Wilson (-91.68459, 43.95996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $21.13 $42.26
Mid-grade $4.82 $23.25 $46.50
Premium $5.35 $25.79 $51.58
Diesel $6.35 $30.60 $61.20

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Wilson. The current time is 11:50:20.

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.