Origin
Albertville, MN
Late night in Albertville on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertville, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertville, MN
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Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Albertville to Eden Prairie, you are looking at a straightforward 32.3-mile journey across the Minnesota landscape. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, the transit is highly cost-effective and efficient for commuters or casual travelers. You will navigate primarily via I-94 and I-494 before wrapping up the final leg on Baker Road. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a familiar regional feel throughout the entire stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| I 494 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mitchell Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 61st Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 62 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 13.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
205 ft
·
12 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
192 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto CR 37
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
61st Street Northeast
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 94
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 494
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 62
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 62
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 60
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mitchell Road
13
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
60th Street Northeast
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MN 62, CR 62
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
6
29 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 62
Turn right onto CR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 60 / Baker Road
Turn left onto CR 60 / Baker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eden Prairie, MN
Late night in Eden Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 32.3-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your travel taking place on major interstates. You will spend the bulk of your time at highway speeds, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.8 miles while navigating I-94. The experience is primarily an interstate grind designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads or scenic detours. As you transition from the initial highway portions onto Baker Road, the road character shifts from high-speed arterial transit to local access. Expect a steady, functional pace that prioritizes getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 494. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 60th Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (60th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albertville, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 62 along the way.
Cr 62
28.7 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eden Prairie, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (60th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eden Prairie, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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