Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Morning in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, 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
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Midwest, this 8.1-mile connection between Minnetonka Mills and Eden Prairie is as straightforward as it gets. Expect a travel time of about 14 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate these Minnesota suburbs. Since the route covers such a short distance, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multiple stops. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this route offers a reliable transit path across the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mitchell Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McGinty Road West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR 62 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shady Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
320 ft
·
16 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn left onto CR 5; CR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 16
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
McGinty Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 494 South
5
Merge onto I 494
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 62
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 62
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 60
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mitchell Road
10
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 494 South
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 62, CR 62
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 62
Turn right onto CR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 60 / Baker Road
Turn left onto CR 60 / Baker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Eden Prairie on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
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
14m 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 drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing suburban surface streets with a brief stint on the interstate. You will navigate a combination of Baker Road, Mitchell Road, and I-494, with highway travel accounting for 42% of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-494, where you will spend 3.2 miles at highway speeds before transitioning back to local roads. Transitioning from the slower pace of neighborhood streets to the faster flow of the interstate defines the shifting personality of this drive. It is a functional, suburban route that provides a steady, predictable experience for any driver.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard.
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 8.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Minnetonka Mills, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 62 along the way.
Cr 62
4.4 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on I 494. 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 0.1 miles (CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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