How far is Franconia, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Franconia, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Summer Street
906 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Franconia Trail
3165 ft · 2 min · Franconia Trail
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail
1809 ft · 31 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue straight
756 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lake Boulevard
72 m · 3 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
14.5 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
1518 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia and Eden Prairie.
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.
I 35W
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franconia and Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Circle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Franconia and 33.5 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franconia and Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Circle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Ham Lake City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circle Pines.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 52.08 mi (83.81 km).
#1 Franconia
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 45.3702400, -92.6916000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.40 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
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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