Origin
Mankato, MN
Night in Mankato on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mankato, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64.9 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mankato, MN
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Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 64.9-mile drive from Mankato, MN, to Eden Prairie, MN, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 169, South Minnesota Avenue, and US 212, this trip will likely cost around $9 in fuel. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient journey. Given its relatively short length and manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so expect familiar prairie landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 32.8 mi | 39m |
| South Minnesota Avenue | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| South 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 40 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 32.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mankato, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on Van Brunt Street
134 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Brunt Street
2
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
3
Continue on North 2nd Street
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto EastMulberry Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
EastMulberry Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 169; MN 60
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 169; MN 60
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 169; MN 22; MN 99
12 mi
·
15 min
·
South Minnesota Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 169; MN 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169; MN 93
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 169
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 9
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Quaker Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 11; CR 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 40
12
Continue on CR 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 11
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
14
Continue on CR 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 212 East
16
Merge onto US 212
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 4
424 ft
·
11 sec
·
Eden Prairie Road
19
Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
20
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Mankato, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
EastMulberry Street
Turn left onto EastMulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 169; MN 60
Merge onto US 169; MN 60
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Night in Eden Prairie on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Jordan, MN
32 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
24 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
1h 24m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 64.9-mile trip, with 68% of the drive occurring on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 32.8 miles on US 169, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between different main roads like US 169, South Minnesota Avenue, and US 212, providing some variation in the driving environment. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a practical path designed for efficient travel between these two Minnesota communities.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and South Minnesota Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near EastMulberry Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (EastMulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 169; MN 60): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mankato, MN
Full guide →Mankato (pronounced man-KAY-toh) is a city in Minnesota, USA, that exudes a college presence with several centers of higher learning, including Minnesota State University.
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on US 169. 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 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 0.7 miles (EastMulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 169; MN 60): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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