Origin
Elko New Market, MN
Afternoon in Elko New Market on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elko New Market, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elko New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Elko New Market, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is 32.1 miles and takes about 40m via France Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest. It’s a short hop, ideal for a quick commute or an easy transition between two points without needing an overnight stay. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire duration, so expect a more relaxed pace than a highway drive. Plan for this to be a simple point-to-point excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| I 35W | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| I 494 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| MN 5 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 260th Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| France Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,306 veh/hr typical · worst 5,021
Quietest
2 AM
~244 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 82 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko New Market, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on Main Street
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on France Avenue
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
France Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 2
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
4
Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deuce Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 8B-C
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
10
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 494; MN 5
12
Take the exit onto MN 5
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 5
Exit 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
22 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit 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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B-C
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MN 5
Take the exit onto MN 5 toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.17 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| premium | $4.85 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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.
Destination
Eden Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
40m 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 route is entirely surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the full 32.1 miles on local streets. The longest stretch without a significant intersection is not specified, but anticipate frequent turns and traffic lights as you navigate through towns. You'll primarily be on France Avenue, 260th Street East, and Deuce Road, which are typical of suburban and exurban driving.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 32.1 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,145 ft
750 ft
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
538 ft
Highest Point
1,145 ft
Elevation Range
396 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elko New Market, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Elko New Market, MN
Full guide →Arriving in Eden Prairie, MN
Full guide →Founded 1858
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 40m. Total distance: 32.1 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Eden Prairie, 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eden Prairie, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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