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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Budd Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Budd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street East
95 m · 9 sec · Main Street East
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Turn right
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
3022 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62
1515 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
697 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Baker Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Continue on Mitchell Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 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 Maple Plain 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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).
#1 Maple Plain
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,102 |
| Coordinates | 45.0071900, -93.6557900 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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