How far is Taylors Falls, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Taylors Falls, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
68.86 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.96 mi
88.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.96 mi
Kilometers
88.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.86 mi
Kilometers
110.82 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Sun, Sep 20, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Taylors Falls
Sun, Sep 20, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylors Falls
2026-09-20T05:54
Arrive Eden Prairie
Sun, Sep 20, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylors Falls
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
Circle Pines
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Taylors Falls
34.4 mi
00h 42m
To Eden Prairie
34.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylors Falls and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    12 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bench Street

    43 m · 7 sec · Bench Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moberg Trail

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylors Falls 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
25.7 mi · 37%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 21%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 20%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 8%
US 212
4.37 mi · 6%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circle Pines
00h 42m from Taylors Falls
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Taylors Falls and Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylors Falls to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Circle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Taylors Falls and 34.5 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Taylors Falls and Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Circle Pines

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 Circle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 12 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 Circle Pines.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

21 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

101 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylors Falls and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 54.96 mi (88.45 km).

Taylors Falls

#1 Taylors Falls

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,035
Coordinates45.4019100, -92.6524300
Altitude229
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: Taylors Falls (-92.65243, 45.40191)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $10.70
Round trip
$21.40
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.70 $21.40
Mid-grade $4.83 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $5.35 $13.01 $26.02
Diesel $6.26 $15.22 $30.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylors Falls and Eden Prairie. The current time is 05:54:00.

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.