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

The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.3 mi
02h 08m
Flight
76.34 mi
122.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.34 mi
Kilometers
122.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.3 mi
Kilometers
148.55 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Wed, Sep 23, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
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
Cokato
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Spicer
46 mi
01h 04m
To Eden Prairie
46.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 10

    123 m · 13 sec · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Avenue South

    2280 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kandiyohi Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Kandiyohi Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 15th Ave Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue West

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  15. 15

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    933 ft · 26 sec · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 8 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8 Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 30 Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 30 Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  22. 22

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest

    795 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Territorial Street West

    1555 ft · 44 sec · Territorial Street West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East

    30 m · 3 sec · Territorial Street East

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East

    971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Street

    19 m · 2 sec · White Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto White Street

    1736 ft · 43 sec · White Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 10

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on West 78th Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West 78th Street

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward CH 60: Mitchell Road

    1836 ft · 49 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    2260 ft · 53 sec · Mitchell Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 14%
County Road 10
13.2 mi · 14%
East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 13%
US 12
8.01 mi · 9%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.63 mi · 6%
State Highway 25
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Avenue West

Continue on Pleasant Avenue West

13.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cokato
01h 04m from Spicer
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spicer and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Cokato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Spicer and 46.2 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spicer and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Cokato

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

55 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

80 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 76.34 mi (122.86 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
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: Spicer (-94.94001, 45.23302)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.82 $15.73 $31.45
Premium $5.35 $17.44 $34.89
Diesel $6.35 $20.70 $41.40

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spicer and Eden Prairie. The current time is 11:49:58.

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.