How far is Falcon Heights, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Falcon Heights, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.43 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.43 mi
Kilometers
40.93 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Tue, May 12, 7:01 PM CDT
Return by in Falcon Heights
Tue, May 12, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Heights
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Eden Prairie
Tue, May 12, 7:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falcon Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Falcon Heights
12.7 mi
00h 15m
To Eden Prairie
12.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Heights and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Larpenteur Avenue West

    537 ft · 18 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  2. 2

    Continue on Larpenteur Avenue West

    628 ft · 24 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Snelling Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    978 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, MN 62 West, CR 35: Portland Avenue, Lyndale Avenue

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 62 West: Lyndale Avenue

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
11.7 mi · 46%
Crosstown Highway
5.52 mi · 22%
US 212
4.37 mi · 17%
Snelling Avenue North
1.29 mi · 5%
MN 62 East
0.64 mi · 3%
Mitchell Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MN 36 West

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 15m from Falcon Heights
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falcon Heights and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falcon Heights to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Falcon Heights and 12.7 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Heights and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 km).

Falcon Heights

#1 Falcon Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population5,628
Coordinates44.9916300, -93.1663300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Eden Prairie

#2 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Larpenteur Avenue West (-93.166331, 44.99171)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.39 $3.95 $7.91
Diesel $4.86 $4.38 $8.76

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Falcon Heights and Eden Prairie. The current time is 18:30:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.