How far is Wells, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Wells, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Eden Prairie.
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Start on 1st Street Northwest
37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
914 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
29.5 mi · 38 min · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
32 m · 4 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
1215 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
1905 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn left
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Minneapolis
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
9.5 mi · 11 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 Wells and Eden Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 22
Turn left onto State Highway 22
29.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wells and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Wells to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Saint Peter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Wells and 50.3 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wells and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Peter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peter.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 77.65 mi (124.97 km).
#1 Wells
City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.7460700, -93.7288400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.29 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $18.83 | $37.67 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $21.85 | $43.69 |
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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