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

The driving distance from Wilson, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
133.51 mi
02h 37m
Flight
107.68 mi
173.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.68 mi
Kilometers
173.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.51 mi
Kilometers
214.86 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Wed, Sep 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-09-23T10:30
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Zumbrota
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Wilson
66.7 mi
01h 18m
To Eden Prairie
66.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
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 Wilson and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn left

    895 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dodd Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 494 West

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
75.3 mi · 56%
County Road 12
34.2 mi · 26%
I 494 West
15.3 mi · 11%
MN 55 West
4.5 mi · 3%
MN 5 West
1.53 mi · 1%
Dodd Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zumbrota
01h 18m from Wilson
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilson 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 Wilson to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Wilson and 66.9 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.65 one way or $41.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zumbrota, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zumbrota.

RAIL

Red Wing station

32 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Winona station

86 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 107.68 mi (173.29 km).

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#1 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
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: Wilson (-91.68459, 43.95996)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $20.65
Round trip
$41.30
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $20.65 $41.30
Mid-grade $4.82 $22.72 $45.44
Premium $5.35 $25.20 $50.41
Diesel $6.35 $29.90 $59.81

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 Wilson and Eden Prairie. The current time is 10:30:48.

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.