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

The driving distance from Grant, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
41.48 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.65 mi
50.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.76 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Grant
20 mi
00h 23m
To Eden Prairie
21.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dellwood Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dellwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jamaca Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jamaca Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 75th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min · 75th Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Stillwater Road

    736 ft · 25 sec · Stillwater Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hilton Trail North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West

    38 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

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

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

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

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

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

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
22.8 mi · 55%
Crosstown Highway
5.52 mi · 13%
US 212
4.37 mi · 11%
Jamaca Avenue North
1.87 mi · 4%
Hilton Trail North
1.45 mi · 3%
75th Street North
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MN 36 West

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 23m from Grant
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Grant and 21.5 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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 Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 2.2 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 12.5 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 10.1 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 Lauderdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.94 km).

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#1 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,147
Coordinates45.0844100, -92.9104900
Altitude308
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: (-92.911083, 45.084126)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.42
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.21 $10.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.72 $11.45
Premium $4.39 $6.41 $12.82
Diesel $4.86 $7.10 $14.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Eden Prairie. The current time is 02:54:45.

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.