Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Morning in Eden Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Edina, 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
11m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
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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Edina, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand run between Eden Prairie and Edina, this 7.9-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. You will spend roughly 11 minutes on the road, moving entirely within the Midwest region of Minnesota. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is a budget-friendly journey that requires no overnight stops. The route utilizes a combination of US 212, the Crosstown Highway, and Scenic Heights Road to bridge the two suburbs. It is a straightforward, practical drive that functions perfectly as a short-distance transit between these neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Crosstown Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MN 100 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Edina, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 100
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 100
8
Arrive at destination
MN 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mitchell Road
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
Navigation decision point
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
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 212; MN 5
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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
Edina, MN
Morning in Edina on Tuesday
Local time
7:05 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
11m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 7.9-mile connection. Approximately 56% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced blend of steady cruising and local navigation. You will tackle your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 4.4-mile segment of US 212, which offers the most consistent pace of the entire trip. The remaining portion of the journey shifts into local roads, requiring you to adjust your speed and attention as the landscape transitions. Overall, the drive feels efficient and functional, moving you quickly from one suburban environment to the next.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Mitchell Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.9 miles you will encounter 5 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: at 0.5 miles (Mitchell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 212; MN 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 11m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 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 0.5 miles (Mitchell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 212; MN 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edina, 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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