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Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Shoreview, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

30.5 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m

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

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Eden Prairie, MN

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Shoreview, MN, MN

Shoreview, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Eden Prairie, MN to Shoreview, MN is 30.5 miles and takes about 40m via MN 100, I 694, US 212, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a largely highway drive that should be straightforward for a single day. Given the short distance, it's a convenient option for a quick trip across town or a connection between different parts of the metro area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 100 13.2 mi 16m
I 694 7.1 mi 7m
US 212 4.4 mi 5m
Crosstown Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Lexington Avenue North 1.4 mi 2m
Scenic Heights Road 0.5 mi 1m
Mitchell Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MN 100 — 13.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

13 mi · 16 min · MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 694 East
9

Merge onto I 694

7.1 mi · 7 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 42C Toward Lexington Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 51

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lexington Avenue North
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

CR 51

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 28.8 — 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
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
5
7.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | MN 100

Merge onto MN 100

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.8 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 42C Toward Lexington Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.13 one way

$10.26 round trip

$4.27/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.53 $11.05
premium $5.04 $6.05 $12.09
diesel $5.64 $6.77 $13.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 May 14, 2026

Origin

Eden Prairie, MN

Evening in Eden Prairie on Friday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 to 20 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 1:57PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Shoreview, MN

Evening in Shoreview on Friday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

11 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

40m 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 predominantly highway driving, with 81% of the 30.5 miles on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.2 miles on MN 100, which is a significant portion of the trip. Expect a lot of merging and exiting as you navigate between MN 100, I 694, and US 212. The transition from these main roads to surface streets will occur as you approach your destination in Shoreview.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on MN 100.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and I 694. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

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 1.3 miles (US 212; MN 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

949 ft 839 ft

Total Climb

233 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

949 ft

~30.5 mi in

Elevation Range

110 ft

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 Shoreview, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1858

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 40m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on MN 100. 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 Shoreview, 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 1.3 miles (US 212; MN 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 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 Shoreview, 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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