How far is Osseo, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Osseo, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Cloudy
Chance Drizzle then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osseo and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osseo and Eden Prairie.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
38 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1280 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto County Road 81
2446 ft · 46 sec · County Road 81
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Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
735 ft · 14 sec · Bottineau Boulevard
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Turn left onto 85th Avenue North
125 m · 16 sec · 85th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
1518 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2783 ft · 1 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 Osseo 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.
US 169 South
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog then Cloudy leaving Osseo and Chance Drizzle then Cloudy near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osseo to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Osseo and 10.7 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Cloudy around Osseo and Chance Drizzle then Cloudy near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake
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 Medicine Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.92 km).
#1 Osseo
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 45.1194100, -93.4024500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.38 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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