Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Morning in Eden Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Centerville, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden Prairie, MN
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Centerville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Eden Prairie, MN to Centerville, MN is 41.2 miles and takes about 53m via I-35W/I-35E/MN-36, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. Given its short duration and highway-focused nature, it's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making for efficient travel time. Consider this route for a quick connection between these suburban areas without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| I 35E | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| MN 36 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Crosstown Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| US 212 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 694 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Centerville, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mitchell Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 212; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on MN 62
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 112A
Toward I 35W North
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35W
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
MN 36
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 35E; US 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E; US 10
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 114
Toward I 35E North, I 694 East
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 694
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 694
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E North: Duluth
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 123B
Toward CR 14 West
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto CR 14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 21
371 ft
·
11 sec
·
Centerville Road
21
Turn left onto Sorel Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sorel Street
22
Arrive at destination
Sorel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 112A
Toward I 35W North
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MN 36
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36 toward MN 36
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
9
28.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
8
29 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North, I 694 East
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 114
Toward I 35E North, I 694 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Centerville, MN
Morning in Centerville on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
53m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your journey on major interstates. Expect stretches of consistent speed on I-35W, which features the longest uninterrupted segment at 11.3 miles. As you transition to I-35E and then MN-36, the character remains largely that of a well-maintained highway system. The drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing complex intersections or scenic byways in favor of direct travel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (MN 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Eden Prairie, MN
Full guide →Eden Prairie is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on I 35W. 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 Centerville, 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: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (MN 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centerville, 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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