How far is Shieldsville, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Shieldsville, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shieldsville and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shieldsville and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Geneva Avenue
1090 ft · 30 sec · Geneva Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 21
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on State Highway 21
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21
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Turn right onto Independence Avenue
4.8 mi · 12 min · Independence Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Railway Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Southwest Railway Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 5th Avenue
578 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Central Street
2799 ft · 1 min · West Central Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Panama Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · Panama Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn right onto Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
152 m · 9 sec · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1 West: Pioneer Trail
1244 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Pioneer Trail
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Trail
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Turn right onto Flying Cloud Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flying Cloud Drive
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Turn left onto Anderson Lakes Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Anderson Lakes Parkway
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Continue on Scenic Heights Road
2728 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 Shieldsville and Eden Prairie.
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.
Panama Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Shieldsville and Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shieldsville to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Cedar Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Shieldsville and 20.4 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.16 one way or $12.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shieldsville and Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Lake
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 Cedar Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shieldsville and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 33.9 mi (54.55 km).
#1 Shieldsville
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 44.3660700, -93.4088300 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.28 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
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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