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

The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.73 mi
03h 30m
Flight
137.04 mi
220.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.04 mi
Kilometers
220.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.73 mi
Kilometers
261.89 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 16, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Wed, Sep 16, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-09-16T07:02
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 16, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairfax
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Tyler
81.2 mi
01h 45m
To Eden Prairie
81.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23

    918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road

    2331 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road

    1.6 km · 3 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 Tyler and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
47 mi · 29%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 21%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 19%
State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 14%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 4%
US Highway 14
4.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MN 19

Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

31.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
01h 45m from Tyler
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tyler 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 Tyler to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Tyler and 81.5 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 137.04 mi (220.54 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
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: Tyler (-96.13475, 44.2783)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $24.25
Round trip
$48.50
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $24.25 $48.50
Mid-grade $4.68 $26.85 $53.70
Premium $5.19 $29.77 $59.54
Diesel $6.08 $34.87 $69.74

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyler and Eden Prairie. The current time is 07:02:17.

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.