Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Late night in Eden Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Independence, 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
33m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Trip Overview
Eden Prairie, MN to Independence, MN is 22.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highway and I 494, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making it a relaxed way to get from one point to another without extensive highway time. Consider this a convenient local transit rather than a grand adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa | 11 mi | 14m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Babcock Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Mitchell Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
— 11 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Independence, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
4
Turn slight right
288 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight left onto CR 62
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 62
6
Continue on MN 62
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Turn left
354 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 494 North
9
Merge onto I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 19B
Toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 394
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 394
Exit 1A
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 12
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto US 12
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard
16
Continue on US 12
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Valley Road
18
Arrive at destination
Valley Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mitchell Road
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 494 North
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward US 12 West: Wayzata
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 12 West: Wayzata
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Independence, MN
Late night in Independence on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only 23% of the route on highways like I 494. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 11 miles on Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through suburban and semi-rural areas. The overall feel will be less about high-speed cruising and more about adapting to varied traffic conditions.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Mitchell Road.
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 11 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Mitchell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 33m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa. 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 Independence, 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 0.5 miles (Mitchell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 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 Independence, 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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