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Eden Prairie, MN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Eden Prairie, MN have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 31-mile quick runs to 248-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Eden Prairie, MN spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

312.9 mi

International Falls, MN

Quickest Drive

40m

Shoreview, MN

Plan Around Eden Prairie, MN

Trips from Eden Prairie, MN

Driving from Eden Prairie, MN

On average, trips departing from Eden Prairie, MN run 181 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 36m. 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 31 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), Virginia, MN (214.1 mi, 4h 8m), and Shoreview, MN (30.5 mi, 40m). 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 181-mile trip from Eden Prairie, MN, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Eden Prairie, MN and 4 routes heading into Eden Prairie, MN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 248 miles.

The longest mapped route from Eden Prairie, MN covers 248 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Eden Prairie, MN runs about 181 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 181-mile trip from Eden Prairie, MN costs roughly $25 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, Virginia, MN and Shoreview, 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.

Eden Prairie, MN at a Glance

Founded

1858

Elevation

886 ft

Area

35 mi²

Notable People from Eden Prairie, MN

A sampling of people born in Eden Prairie, MN.

Nick Leddy

Nick Leddy

1991

American ice hockey player

Jackson LaCombe

Jackson LaCombe

2001

American ice hockey player

Susan Rapp

Susan Rapp

1965

American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, Masters world record holder

Sarah Wilhite Parsons

Sarah Wilhite Parsons

1995

US volleyball player

Danny Kristo

Danny Kristo

1990

American ice hockey player

Chad Rau

Chad Rau

1987

ice hockey player

Kyle Rau

Kyle Rau

1992

American ice hockey player

Kyle Bratrud

Kyle Bratrud

1993

American cross-country skier

Blake Cashman

1996

American football linebacker

City data from Wikidata (Q985558), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Eden Prairie, MN

Eden Prairie is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

1 Lions Tap, 16180 Flying Cloud Dr (at Cty Rd 4), ☏ +1 952 934-5299. 11AM-10PM daily. Bar and hamburger joint that has been in business in one form or another since the 1930s. 2 Bombay Pizza Kitchen, 16518 W 78th St, ☏ +1 612 425-4205. 11:30AM-9:00PM, closed Monday. Indian-style pizzeria. $10-$30. (updated Jul 2021)

Travel tips adapted from Eden Prairie on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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