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

The driving distance from Stacy, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
54.66 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.32 mi
71.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.32 mi
Kilometers
71.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.97 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Stacy
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stacy
2026-09-23T13:15
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stacy
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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Stacy
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Eden Prairie
27.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Stacy and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 311th Street

    120 m · 19 sec · 311th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Foster Avenue

    570 ft · 27 sec · Foster Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stacy Trail

    1877 ft · 60 sec · Stacy Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stacy 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
14.7 mi · 27%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 25%
Saint Paul
12.5 mi · 23%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 10%
US 212
4.37 mi · 8%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 33m from Stacy
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stacy 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 Stacy to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Stacy and 27.3 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stacy and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 44.32 mi (71.33 km).

Stacy

#1 Stacy

City

Population1,525
Coordinates45.3980200, -92.9874400
Altitude274
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: Stacy (-92.98744, 45.39802)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.82 $9.31 $18.62
Premium $5.35 $10.33 $20.65
Diesel $6.35 $12.25 $24.51

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 Stacy and Eden Prairie. The current time is 13:15:01.

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.