How far is Lonsdale, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Lonsdale, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lonsdale and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lonsdale and Eden Prairie.
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Start on South Main Street
37 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Central Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Central Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Panama Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · Panama Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn right onto Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
152 m · 9 sec · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1 West: Pioneer Trail
1244 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Pioneer Trail
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Trail
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Turn right onto Flying Cloud Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flying Cloud Drive
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Turn left onto Anderson Lakes Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Anderson Lakes Parkway
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Continue on Scenic Heights Road
2728 ft · 1 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 Lonsdale 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.
Panama Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Lonsdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lonsdale to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Prior Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lonsdale and 17.5 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Lonsdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Prior Lake
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 Prior Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lonsdale and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.77 km).
#1 Lonsdale
Minnesota city
| Population | 4,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.4802400, -93.4285600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.57 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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