How far is Maple Plain, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Plain, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
19.33 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.33 mi
Kilometers
31.11 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Plain
Wed, Sep 23, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Plain
2026-09-23T12:14
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maple Plain
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wayzata
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Maple Plain
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Eden Prairie
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Plain and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Plain and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Budd Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Budd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    95 m · 9 sec · Main Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Plain 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
5.47 mi · 28%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 9%
Mitchell Road
1.03 mi · 5%
I 494
0.67 mi · 3%
Scenic Heights Road
0.51 mi · 3%
MN 62
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

9.41 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayzata
00h 14m from Maple Plain
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Plain 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 Maple Plain to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Maple Plain and 9.7 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Plain and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Wayzata

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 Wayzata and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14 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 Wayzata.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

83 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Plain and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.35 km).

Maple Plain

#1 Maple Plain

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population2,102
Coordinates45.0071900, -93.6557900
Altitude313
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: Maple Plain (-93.65579, 45.00719)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.82 $3.28 $6.56
Premium $5.35 $3.64 $7.28
Diesel $6.35 $4.32 $8.63

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Plain and Eden Prairie. The current time is 12:14:06.

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.