How far is Hoyt Lakes, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 229 miles (368.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.98 mi
04h 34m
Flight
194.84 mi
313.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.84 mi
Kilometers
313.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.98 mi
Kilometers
368.5 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hoyt Lakes
Wed, Sep 23, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoyt Lakes
2026-09-23T11:01
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoyt Lakes
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Hoyt Lakes
114.4 mi
02h 17m
To Eden Prairie
114.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 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 Hoyt Lakes and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoyt Lakes and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 100

    2071 ft · 41 sec · County Highway 100

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 37

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 53 South

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoyt Lakes and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 48%
US 53 South
55.3 mi · 24%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 6%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 6%
County Highway 100
11.7 mi · 5%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
02h 17m from Hoyt Lakes
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Hoyt Lakes 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 Hoyt Lakes to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 229 miles (368.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Hoyt Lakes and 114.6 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.42 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Hoyt Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutledge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoyt Lakes and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 194.84 mi (313.56 km).

Hoyt Lakes

#1 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
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: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.59 L · about $35.42
Round trip
$70.85
16.16 gal · 61.18 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $35.42 $70.85
Mid-grade $4.82 $38.98 $77.96
Premium $5.35 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $6.35 $51.30 $102.60

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 Hoyt Lakes and Eden Prairie. The current time is 11:01:17.

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.