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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
43 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
36 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
80 m · 5 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Rosedale Avenue North
645 ft · 13 sec · Rosedale Avenue North
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Turn straight onto 109th Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North
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Turn right onto County Road 19
6 mi · 10 min · County Road 19
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62
1515 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
697 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Continue on Mitchell Road
1 mi · 2 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 Hanover 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.
Longest stretch
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9.73 mi · 00h 14m
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 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.
Minneapolis City Hall
Chanhassen City Adm
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.84 km).
#1 Hanover
City in Minnesota
| Population | 2,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.1558000, -93.6663500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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