How far is Fulda, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Fulda, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulda and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulda and Eden Prairie.
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Start on North St Paul Avenue
91 m · 14 sec · North St Paul Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
2031 ft · 56 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62
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Continue on 6th Street
3224 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
749 ft · 24 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 E
8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E
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Continue on State Highway 60
15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
2331 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.6 km · 3 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 Fulda and Eden Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 60
Turn left onto State Highway 60
44.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fulda 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 Fulda to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Crystal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Fulda and 76.8 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fulda and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulda and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 125.25 mi (201.57 km).
#1 Fulda
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,206 |
| Coordinates | 43.8705200, -95.6002900 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.23 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $32.87 | $65.73 |
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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