How far is Gaylord, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Gaylord, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 09m.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaylord and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaylord and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Main Avenue
779 ft · 24 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2849 ft · 55 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp slight right toward State Highway 22
994 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 22
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 212
4.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 212
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
24.2 mi · 29 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 Gaylord 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.
US Highway 212
Keep slight right
24.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gaylord 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 Gaylord to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Norwood Young America is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Gaylord and 27 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gaylord and Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood Young America
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 Norwood Young America.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaylord and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 42.31 mi (68.09 km).
#1 Gaylord
City in Sibley County, in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.5530200, -94.2205300 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
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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