How far is Waconia, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Waconia, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waconia and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waconia and Eden Prairie.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Olive Street
2854 ft · 1 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on State Highway 284
1143 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 284
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
1214 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 13th Street
74 m · 5 sec · East 13th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 13th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East 13th Street
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Continue on County Road 10
7 mi · 10 min · County Road 10
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Continue on Engler Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Engler Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 212 East
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
2331 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waconia and Eden Prairie.
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.
US 212 East
Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Waconia and Rain Showers Likely near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waconia to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Waconia and 9.4 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waconia and Rain Showers Likely near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Chaska
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waconia and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.92 km).
#1 Waconia
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,194 |
| Coordinates | 44.8508000, -93.7869100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $2.84 | $5.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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