Origin
Le Sueur, MN
Evening in Le Sueur on Wednesday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Sueur, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Sueur, MN
Noor Shalghen
Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
Le Sueur to Eden Prairie is 42.1 miles and takes about 54 minutes via US 169, US 212, and Quaker Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward drive between two relatively close points. With most of the route on highways, you can expect a generally efficient commute. This is a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two towns without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| US 212 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Quaker Avenue | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Jonathan Carver Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 93 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 40 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| MN 93 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 21.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Sueur, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on CR 22
437 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Continue on MN 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 93
3
Take the ramp onto MN 93
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
MN 93
Toward US 169 North, MN 93 North
4
Continue on US 169; MN 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169; MN 93
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 169
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 9
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Quaker Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 11; CR 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 40
8
Continue on CR 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 11
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
10
Continue on CR 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 212 East
12
Merge onto US 212
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 4
424 ft
·
11 sec
·
Eden Prairie Road
15
Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
16
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Le Sueur, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 93
Take the ramp onto MN 93 toward US 169 North, MN 93 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 169 North, MN 93 North
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 11; CR 40 / County Road 40
At end of road, turn right onto CR 11; CR 40 / County Road 40
Navigation decision point
4
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 11 / Jonathan Carver Parkway
Enter roundabout onto CR 11 / Jonathan Carver Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
40.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.74 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| premium | $4.95 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Evening in Eden Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Jordan, MN
21 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 predominantly highway driving, with 81% of the 42.1 miles on high-speed roads like US 169 and US 212. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.4 miles on US 169 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant portion of your travel to involve merging onto and off of highways, with a change in road type as you approach your destination.
81% 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: 21.4 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 212. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MN 93.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MN 93): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (CR 11; CR 40 / County Road 40): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (CR 11 / Jonathan Carver Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Le Sueur, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Dr. William W. Mayo House — Le Sueur, Minnesota, NRHP-listed
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 54m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.8 miles (MN 93): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (CR 11; CR 40 / County Road 40): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (CR 11 / Jonathan Carver Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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