How far is Shorewood, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Shorewood, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Smithtown Road
11 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road
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Continue on Smithtown Road
1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road
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Continue on Oak Street
1957 ft · 48 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1047 ft · 31 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1465 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Powers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Powers Boulevard
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Turn left onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2260 ft · 53 sec · 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 Shorewood 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.
West 78th Street
Continue on West 78th Street
2.2 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Shorewood and Chance Snow Showers near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shorewood to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Shorewood and 7 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Shorewood and Chance Snow Showers near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen
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 Chanhassen.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).
#1 Shorewood
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 8,098 |
| Coordinates | 44.9008000, -93.5891200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
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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