How far is Little Falls, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Little Falls, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.28 mi
02h 02m
Flight
88.75 mi
142.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.75 mi
Kilometers
142.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.28 mi
Kilometers
158.16 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Fri, Oct 16, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Fri, Oct 16, 5:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-10-16T01:40
Arrive Eden Prairie
Fri, Oct 16, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Little Falls
49.1 mi
01h 01m
To Eden Prairie
49.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Haven Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haven Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 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 Little Falls and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haven Road
51.6 mi · 53%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 22%
I 494 South
14 mi · 14%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Haven Road

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
01h 01m from Little Falls
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls and Chance Rain Showers 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 Little Falls to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Little Falls and 49.2 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Little Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 88.75 mi (142.83 km).

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#1 Little Falls

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,706
Coordinates45.9763500, -94.3625000
Altitude339
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: Little Falls (-94.3625, 45.97635)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.48
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $14.74 $29.48
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.36 $32.73
Premium $5.26 $18.26 $36.52
Diesel $6.14 $21.32 $42.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Eden Prairie. The current time is 01:40:29.

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.