How far is Monticello, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Monticello, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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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
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Pine Street
9 m · 5 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 17 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 Monticello 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.
Fenning Avenue
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Monticello and 22.1 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Corcoran
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 Corcoran.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 34.91 mi (56.19 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,356 |
| Coordinates | 45.3055200, -93.7941400 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.57 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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