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

The driving distance from Midway, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.75 mi
03h 57m
Flight
158.6 mi
255.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.6 mi
Kilometers
255.24 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.75 mi
Kilometers
303.76 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 7:50 PM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Oct 15, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-10-15T15:52
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 7:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gregory
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Midway
94.3 mi
01h 58m
To Eden Prairie
94.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
50°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 55%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 12%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 12%
I 494 South
14 mi · 7%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 87
5.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gregory
01h 58m from Midway
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midway 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 Midway to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Midway and 94.5 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midway and Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Gregory

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

57 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 158.6 mi (255.24 km).

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#1 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
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: Midway (-95.26031, 46.7819)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $28.29
Round trip
$56.58
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $28.29 $56.58
Mid-grade $4.72 $31.41 $62.82
Premium $5.26 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $6.14 $40.92 $81.84

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Eden Prairie. The current time is 15:52:34.

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.