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

The driving distance from Hanover, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
29.24 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.05 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, Sep 23, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Plymouth
MN

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Hanover
14.6 mi
00h 22m
To Eden Prairie
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    36 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    80 m · 5 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Rosedale Avenue North

    645 ft · 13 sec · Rosedale Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 109th Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 19

    6 mi · 10 min · County Road 19

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 South

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 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 Hanover 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
8.11 mi · 28%
County Road 19
6.01 mi · 21%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 6%
109th Avenue North
1.48 mi · 5%
Mitchell Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Scenic Heights Road
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.73 mi · 00h 14m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 22m from Hanover
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Hanover and 14.7 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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 Plymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Chanhassen City Adm
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Chanhassen City Adm

Chanhassen , MN
7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Rating 1.9/5 24 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

88 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.84 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

City in Minnesota

Population2,793
Coordinates45.1558000, -93.6663500
Altitude281
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: Hanover (-93.66635, 45.1558)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.82 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $5.35 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $6.35 $6.54 $13.08

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Eden Prairie. The current time is 11:50:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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