How far is Marion, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Marion, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.76 mi
01h 38m
Flight
83.87 mi
134.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.87 mi
Kilometers
134.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.76 mi
Kilometers
160.55 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-12T19:23
Arrive Eden Prairie
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Marion
49.8 mi
00h 49m
To Eden Prairie
50 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 29 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dodd Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 494 West

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
54th Street Southeast
65.6 mi · 66%
I 494 West
15.3 mi · 15%
MN 55 West
4.5 mi · 5%
MN 5 West
1.53 mi · 2%
Dodd Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Mitchell Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

54th Street Southeast

Continue straight

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 49m from Marion
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marion 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 Marion to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Marion and 50 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 83.87 mi (134.97 km).

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#1 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
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: (-92.348224, 43.9435)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.13
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.56 $25.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.80 $27.60
Premium $4.39 $15.46 $30.92
Diesel $4.86 $17.12 $34.24

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Eden Prairie. The current time is 19:23:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.