How far is Silver Creek, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Silver Creek, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Creek and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Creek and Eden Prairie.
-
1
Start on Highway 3
2.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 3
-
2
Continue on Township Road 613
1 mi · 2 min · Township Road 613
-
3
Continue on Loop Road
1701 ft · 48 sec · Loop Road
-
4
Turn right
28.7 mi · 41 min
-
5
Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
-
6
Keep slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 16 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
-
11
Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
-
13
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
-
14
Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.4 mi · 5 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
1518 ft · 39 sec
-
16
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road
-
17
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Creek and Eden Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Loop Road
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Creek and Mostly Clear near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Creek to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Silver Creek and 103 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.24 one way or $58.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Creek and Mostly Clear near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Creek and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 179.96 mi (289.62 km).
#1 Silver Creek
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 47.1124300, -91.6012900 |
| 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: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.03 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $36.55 | $73.09 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $44.58 | $89.15 |
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 · Nov 05, 2026