How far is Madison Lake, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Madison Lake, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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 Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison Lake and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Lake and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Chestnut Avenue
6 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
93 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Avenue
1956 ft · 2 min · Spruce Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 26
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 26
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Continue on 271st Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · 271st Avenue
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Continue on County Road 15
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 15
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Continue on 271st Avenue
731 ft · 20 sec · 271st Avenue
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Continue on Co Hy 15
2268 ft · 1 min · Co Hy 15
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Continue on County Road 15
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 15
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Continue on 10th Street
2789 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Turn left onto South Maple Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Avenue
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Continue on County Road 114
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 114
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 360th Street
1.5 mi · 2 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 Madison Lake 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.
Rain Showers leaving Madison Lake and Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison Lake to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Madison Lake and 29.6 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Madison Lake and Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison Lake and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.3 km).
#1 Madison Lake
Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 44.2044100, -93.8155100 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $9.86 | $19.71 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
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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