Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Chaska, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Chaska, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Chaska, MN covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 212, North Chestnut Street, Scenic Heights Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Eden Prairie Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Chaska, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn right onto CR 4
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Eden Prairie Road
3
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 212 West
4
Merge onto US 212
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto MN 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
8
Continue on MN 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chestnut Street
9
Turn right onto CR 61
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 6th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward US 212 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 212 West
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 41 / North Chestnut Street
Turn left onto MN 41 / North Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 61 / West 6th Street
Turn right onto CR 61 / West 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.07 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.85 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Chaska, MN
Afternoon in Chaska on Wednesday
Local time
2:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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?
9.7 mi in 15m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 212.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
931 ft
731 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
272 ft
Highest Point
931 ft
~6.2 mi in
Elevation Range
200 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Eden Prairie, MN
Full guide →Founded 1858
Eden Prairie is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Arriving in Chaska, MN
Full guide →Founded 1891
The Twin Cities of Minnesota constitute the political, cultural, and economic capital of the Upper Midwest, and along with the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit metropolitan areas, the core of the North Coast region of the United States. The name "Twin Cities" comes from the region's two core cities, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, which border each other, share many of the same political, educational, and cultural institutions - and are thus considered to be "twins". There are multiple "tiers" or "rings" of suburbs extending out from these core cities, some reaching as far as Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
- • Walnut Street Historic District — historic district in Chaska, Minnesota
- • Frederick E. DuToit House — historic house in Chaska, Minnesota, United States
- • Herald Block — historic building in Chaska, Minnesota, United States
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 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on US 212. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chaska, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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