How far is Pequot Lakes, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Pequot Lakes, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.62 mi
02h 58m
Flight
127.39 mi
205.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.39 mi
Kilometers
205.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.62 mi
Kilometers
235.97 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in Pequot Lakes
Wed, Sep 23, 4:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequot Lakes
2026-09-23T10:52
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequot Lakes
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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Pequot Lakes
73.3 mi
01h 29m
To Eden Prairie
73.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pequot Lakes and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 112

    16 m · 6 sec · County Road 112

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    997 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old MN 371

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old MN 371

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    593 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequot Lakes and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old MN 371
101 mi · 69%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 15%
I 494 South
14 mi · 10%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old MN 371

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 29m from Pequot Lakes
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pequot Lakes 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 Pequot Lakes to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Pequot Lakes and 73.4 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pequot Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequot Lakes and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 km).

Pequot Lakes

#1 Pequot Lakes

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,305
Coordinates46.6030200, -94.3094400
Altitude391
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: Pequot Lakes (-94.30944, 46.60302)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $22.71
Round trip
$45.42
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $22.71 $45.42
Mid-grade $4.82 $24.99 $49.98
Premium $5.35 $27.72 $55.44
Diesel $6.35 $32.89 $65.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequot Lakes and Eden Prairie. The current time is 10:52:40.

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.