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

The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.36 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.36 mi
Kilometers
53.68 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 30, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-30T13:35
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 30, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Hope
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Ramsey
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Eden Prairie
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    88 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    843 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    42 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Ferry Street

    21.4 mi · 28 min · South Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ferry Street
21.4 mi · 64%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
5.16 mi · 15%
US 212 West
3.91 mi · 12%
West Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Mitchell Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Scenic Heights Road
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Ferry Street

Turn right onto South Ferry Street

21.4 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 20m from Ramsey
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Ramsey and Widespread Frost then 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 Ramsey to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Ramsey and 16.7 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Ramsey and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
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: (-93.44975, 45.260382)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.63 $9.25
Premium $4.39 $5.18 $10.37
Diesel $4.86 $5.74 $11.48

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramsey and Eden Prairie. The current time is 13:35:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.