Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Saint Paul Park, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Eden Prairie, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN is 27.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via MN 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota for both departure and arrival. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it an ideal choice for a quick local transit or a short hop between the Twin Cities metro area. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 5 | 21.8 mi | 27m |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| US 212 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Summit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Saint Paul Park, MN.
Start on Scenic Heights Road
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
Take the exit onto MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5
Take the exit
Merge onto US 10; US 61
Take the exit
Turn right onto CH 22
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Take the exit toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CH 22
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Eden Prairie on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Saint Paul Park on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience an 21.8-mile stretch on MN 5, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey. The drive mostly consists of efficient highway travel, punctuated by transitions between different numbered highways and trails. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, characteristic of many routes within the greater metropolitan area, designed for efficient movement.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 5 and Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
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 10 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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