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

The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.82 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, May 20, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Lino Lakes
Wed, May 20, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lino Lakes
2026-05-20T02:17
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, May 20, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lino Lakes
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Robbinsdale
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Lino Lakes
18.9 mi
00h 22m
To Eden Prairie
19 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Black Duck Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lino Lakes 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
13.6 mi · 36%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 14%
US 212
4.37 mi · 12%
I 35W South
4.2 mi · 11%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.88 mi · 8%
Birch Street
1.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

13 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsdale
00h 22m from Lino Lakes
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lino 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 Lino Lakes to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Robbinsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Lino Lakes and 19 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsdale

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 Robbinsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 km).

Lino Lakes

#1 Lino Lakes

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,427
Coordinates45.1602400, -93.0888300
Altitude270
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: Black Duck Drive (-93.092305, 45.157613)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.86 $6.47 $12.94

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Lino Lakes and Eden Prairie. The current time is 02:17:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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