Origin
Monticello, MN
Night in Monticello on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 11, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Monticello to Eden Prairie is 40.9 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 94 and I 494, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll be on major highways for most of the drive, making it a quick and efficient way to get between these two locations. Expect a fairly typical suburban to exurban commute feel for the majority of the route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| I 494 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mitchell Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fenning Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 62 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,048 veh/hr typical · worst 4,803
Quietest
2 AM
~191 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 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 Monticello, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on MN 25
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
3
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
5
Merge onto I 94
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 494
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 62
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 62
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 60
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mitchell Road
12
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Monticello, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
37.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 62
Turn right onto CR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 60 / Baker Road
Turn left onto CR 60 / Baker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Eden Prairie on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
52m 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 is 85% highway, meaning you'll spend the bulk of your 52 minutes on major interstates. The longest stretch without an exit is 21.1 miles on I 94. You'll transition to surface roads like Baker Road towards the end of your trip. Expect a lot of merging and exiting traffic, characteristic of driving through a busy metropolitan area.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 494. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 40.9 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 2.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 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
991 ft
880 ft
Total Climb
238 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
991 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
111 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 Monticello, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 62 along the way.
Cr 62
37.2 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Monticello, MN
Full guide →Monticello is a city in Minnesota.
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 52m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 21.1 miles on I 94. 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 2.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 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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