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

The driving distance from Keewatin, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
198.1 mi
04h 10m
Flight
176.87 mi
284.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.87 mi
Kilometers
284.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.1 mi
Kilometers
318.81 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Keewatin
Thu, Sep 17, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keewatin
2026-09-17T15:25
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keewatin
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Keewatin
99 mi
02h 05m
To Eden Prairie
99 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hwy 169

    821 ft · 28 sec · Old Hwy 169

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 169 West

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 169 West

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keewatin 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
110 mi · 56%
Highway 169 West
43.4 mi · 22%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 7%
US 212
4.37 mi · 2%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 1%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
02h 05m from Keewatin
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Keewatin and Patchy Fog then 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 Keewatin to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Keewatin and 99 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.62 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Keewatin and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McGrath, 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 McGrath.

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keewatin and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 176.87 mi (284.65 km).

Keewatin

#1 Keewatin

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,010
Coordinates47.3996600, -93.0724200
Altitude444
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: Keewatin (-93.07242, 47.39966)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.46 L · about $29.62
Round trip
$59.23
13.98 gal · 52.92 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $29.62 $59.23
Mid-grade $4.69 $32.78 $65.55
Premium $5.20 $36.34 $72.68
Diesel $6.18 $43.22 $86.44

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Keewatin and Eden Prairie. The current time is 15:25:02.

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.