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Eden Prairie, MN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Eden Prairie, MN have 20 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 63 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Eden Prairie, MN spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

296.5 mi

Thief River Falls, MN

Quickest Drive

11m

Edina, MN

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Driving from Eden Prairie, MN

On average, trips departing from Eden Prairie, MN run 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 248 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Eden Prairie, MN are Rice Lake, MN (247.5 mi, 5h 19m), Dilworth, MN (233.6 mi, 4h 19m), Detroit Lakes, MN (201.8 mi, 3h 59m), Blue Earth, MN (108.3 mi, 2h 22m), and Collegeville, MN (77.7 mi, 1h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 63-mile trip from Eden Prairie, MN, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Eden Prairie, MN and 23 routes heading into Eden Prairie, MN, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 248 miles.

The longest mapped route from Eden Prairie, MN covers 248 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Eden Prairie, MN runs about 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 63-mile trip from Eden Prairie, MN costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Eden Prairie, MN include Rice Lake, MN, Dilworth, MN, Detroit Lakes, MN and Blue Earth, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Eden Prairie, MN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

63,249

Median Income

$127,732

Median Home Value

$463,300

Median Age

40.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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