How far is Minneota, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Minneota, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneota and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneota and Eden Prairie.
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Start on North Monroe Street
16 m · 7 sec · North Monroe Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on West Burlingame Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Burlingame Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Turn left onto 290th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street
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Continue on Erie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Erie Road
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Continue on 290th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right
71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
24.2 mi · 29 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 Minneota and Eden Prairie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
71.8 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Minneota 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 Minneota to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Bird Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Minneota and 74.1 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minneota and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Bird Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bird Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneota and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 125.17 mi (201.44 km).
#1 Minneota
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.5588500, -95.9855900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.39 | $22.87 | $45.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
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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