How far is Le Center, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Le Center, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 03m.
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.
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Center and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Center and Eden Prairie.
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Start on South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Continue on County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Continue on County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto 201st Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto 250th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Aberdeen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
641 ft · 18 sec · Sunset Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Drive
63 m · 6 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
125 m · 11 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Sunset Drive
1767 ft · 48 sec · Sunset Drive
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Continue on Sunset Drive
724 ft · 20 sec · Sunset Drive
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Continue on Creek Lane South
1805 ft · 50 sec · Creek Lane South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Street West
56 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Continue on Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
2331 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.6 km · 3 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 Le Center 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.
US 212 East
Merge slight right
9.47 mi · 00h 11m
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 Le Center 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 Le Center to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Le Center and 21.6 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Le Center and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 34.59 mi (55.66 km).
#1 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
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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