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

The driving distance from Olivia, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.71 mi
01h 39m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.71 mi
Kilometers
128.28 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Olivia
Thu, Sep 17, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivia
2026-09-17T07:38
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivia
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
Glencoe
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Olivia
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Eden Prairie
40 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lincoln Avenue

    43.9 mi · 55 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road

    2331 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Scenic Heights Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olivia 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Avenue
78.2 mi · 98%
Scenic Heights Road
0.98 mi · 1%
CR 4
0.44 mi · 1%
Eden Prairie Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

West Lincoln Avenue

Start on West Lincoln Avenue

43.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 49m from Olivia
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Olivia and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olivia to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Olivia and 40 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Olivia and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivia and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.13 km).

Olivia

#1 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
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: Olivia (-94.98972, 44.77635)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.75
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $11.88 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.68 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $5.18 $14.55 $29.09
Diesel $6.16 $17.30 $34.60

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olivia and Eden Prairie. The current time is 07:38:58.

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.