How far is Red Wing, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
63.42 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.24 mi
80.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.24 mi
Kilometers
80.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.42 mi
Kilometers
102.07 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Red Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Wing
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Wing
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
Coates
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Red Wing
31.7 mi
00h 34m
To Eden Prairie
31.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1163 ft · 40 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    43 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  8. 8

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dodd Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 494 West

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.5 mi · 2 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 Red Wing and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
15.8 mi · 25%
Route 61
15.8 mi · 25%
I 494 West
15.3 mi · 24%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.59 mi · 10%
MN 55 West
4.5 mi · 7%
MN 5 West
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coates
00h 34m from Red Wing
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Wing to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Coates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Red Wing and 31.8 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Coates

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.86 km).

Red Wing

#1 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
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: West 5th Street (-92.533791, 44.56246)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.39 $9.84 $19.68
Diesel $4.86 $10.90 $21.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Wing and Eden Prairie. The current time is 05:46:06.

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.