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

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
87.54 mi
01h 48m
Flight
78.34 mi
126.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.34 mi
Kilometers
126.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.54 mi
Kilometers
140.88 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Fri, Oct 16, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Fri, Oct 16, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-10-16T04:33
Arrive Eden Prairie
Fri, Oct 16, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Royalton
43.7 mi
00h 54m
To Eden Prairie
43.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  8. 8

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
26.2 mi · 30%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 25%
I 494 South
14 mi · 16%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 54m from Royalton
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Royalton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Royalton to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Royalton and 43.8 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.13 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Royalton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 78.34 mi (126.08 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
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: Royalton (-94.29361, 45.82997)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $13.13
Round trip
$26.25
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $13.13 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.72 $14.57 $29.14
Premium $5.26 $16.26 $32.52
Diesel $6.14 $18.98 $37.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Eden Prairie. The current time is 04:33:17.

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.