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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on West 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1163 ft · 40 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dodd Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dodd Road
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Take the exit right toward I 494 West
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.5 mi · 2 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 Red Wing and Eden Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coates.
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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).
#1 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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