Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Evening in Eden Prairie on Saturday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Rice Lake, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
247.5 mi
398 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 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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Rice Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 247.5-mile drive from Eden Prairie, MN, to Rice Lake, MN, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on main roads like US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $37, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. Considering the duration and distance, it’s well-suited for a single day of travel without feeling overly rushed. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 85.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| State Highway 64 Southwest | 33.7 mi | 42m |
| State 64 | 28.6 mi | 35m |
| I 94 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| US 71 | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| I 494 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| County Highway 2 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Upper Rice Lake Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 85.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Rice Lake, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
14
Turn right onto MN 25
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
15
Continue on MN 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
16
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 11
17
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
18
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
19
Turn left onto US 10
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 10
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
32 mi
·
35 min
·
US 10
21
Turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 210
22
Turn left onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
23
At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
24
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
25
Continue on MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
26
Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street East
27
Turn left onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
28
At end of road, turn left onto MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
29
Turn left onto US 71; MN 200
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 71; MN 200
30
Turn right onto MN 200
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State 200
31
Continue on MN 200
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 200
32
Turn right onto CR 2
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
County Highway 2
33
Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Upper Rice Lake Road
34
Turn right onto MN 92
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
35
Turn left onto CR 35
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
County Highway 35
36
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 35
37
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Rice Lake Road
38
Arrive at destination
CR 35
Trip Plan
This 247.5-mile trip is easily accomplished in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to allow ample time for the 5-hour, 19-minute drive and your single planned stop. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, budget accordingly. Pay attention to your fuel levels, especially during the 85.9-mile stretch on US 10, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned stop. The route is primarily highway, so maintaining a consistent speed will help you arrive efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rice Lake, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eden Prairie, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eden Prairie, MN
This is one driving day of about 247.5 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Eden Prairie, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 85.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.9 miles.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.1 — 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
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.83 one way
$73.67 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $44.16 | $88.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.64 | $109.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $25.99 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.66 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.65 | $15.84 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Rice Lake, MN
Evening in Rice Lake on Saturday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:02PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
40°F
Little Falls, MN
124 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 5-hour, 19-minute drive. Roughly 78% of the route utilizes main roads, including significant portions of US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.9 miles on US 10, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While largely on established highways, the transition onto State Highway 64 Southwest will likely offer a change in scenery and driving feel compared to the more direct US 10.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.9 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 247.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,484 ft
880 ft
Total Climb
765 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
1,484 ft
~229.8 mi in
Elevation Range
604 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 247.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.9 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Rice Lake, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rice Lake, MN before the return drive.
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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