How far is Young America (historical), MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Young America (historical), MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Carver County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Young America (historical) and Eden Prairie.
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Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
980 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue
2341 ft · 2 min · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Faxon Road
1472 ft · 40 sec · Faxon Road
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 28 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 Young America (historical) 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.
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23.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Young America (historical) and Mostly Clear near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Young America (historical) to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Dahlgren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Young America (historical) and 13.2 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Young America (historical) and Mostly Clear near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Dahlgren
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 Dahlgren.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Young America (historical) and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 22.26 mi (35.83 km).
#1 Young America (historical)
This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.
| Population | 1,530 |
| Coordinates | 44.7827400, -93.9135800 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.00 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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