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Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Credit River, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Eden Prairie, MN

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Downtown Credit River, MN, MN

Credit River, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Eden Prairie, MN to Credit River, MN is 18.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a day trip or as a connector to other plans. You'll find the driving straightforward, making it an easy option when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 4.2 mi 4m
Texas Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Highway 13 South 2.4 mi 3m
MN 5 1.6 mi 2m
US 212 0.9 mi 1m
Dakota Street South 0.8 mi 1m
South Park Drive 0.6 mi 1m
Scenic Heights Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 4.2 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Credit River, 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

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 212; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto MN 5

0.2 mi · 17 sec · MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5

1.4 mi · 1 min · MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 10A Toward US 169 South Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto US 169

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 116 Toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.8 mi · 2 min
Toward MN 13 Use the slight left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward MN 13 South Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto MN 13

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 13 South
13

Turn left onto South Park Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Park Drive
Use the left lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto Louisiana Avenue

6 ft · 0 sec · Louisiana Avenue
15

Continue on Louisiana Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Louisiana Avenue
16

At end of road, turn left onto 150th Street West

484 ft · 23 sec · 150th Street West
17

Turn straight onto CR 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dakota Street South
18

Continue on CR 27

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Dakota Avenue
19

Continue on CR 27

3.0 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue
20

Enter roundabout onto CR 27

314 ft · 4 sec · Texas Avenue
21

Continue on CR 27

37 ft · 0 sec · Texas Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

CR 27

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 8.8 — 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
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | MN 5

Take the exit onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
8
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | MN 5

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward US 169 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10A Toward US 169 South
8
8.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 116 Toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.99 one way

$5.99 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $3.19 $6.37
premium $4.85 $3.61 $7.21
diesel $5.60 $4.17 $8.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Eden Prairie, MN

Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Wednesday

Local time

2:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Credit River, MN

Afternoon in Credit River on Wednesday

Local time

2:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 a mix of highway and surface roads, with 48% of the driving on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4.2 miles on US 169. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen as you approach your destination. Expect a moderate number of exits and merges as you navigate this stretch.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 14 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

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 2.1 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

989 ft 700 ft

Total Climb

360 ft

Total Descent

251 ft

Highest Point

989 ft

~18.9 mi in

Elevation Range

289 ft

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 Eden Prairie, MN to Credit River, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101 along the way.

Cr 101

8.8 mi in | ~12m

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 Credit River, MN

Full guide →

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 29m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on US 169. 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 Credit River, 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 2.1 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Credit River, 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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