Origin
New Prague, MN
Morning in New Prague on Sunday
Local time
9:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Prague, 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
42m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Prague, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.9-mile drive from New Prague, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 42 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's a budget-friendly excursion. The route primarily utilizes Helena Boulevard and major highways like US 169 and US 212, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short journey within the Midwest region of Minnesota, no overnight stays are necessary. This drive is perfect for a quick commute or a short errand run.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Boulevard | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| US 169 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| US 212 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 4th Avenue Northwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street South | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Helena Boulevard
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Prague, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 60
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street East
4
Continue on MN 13; MN 19
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street East
5
Turn right onto MN 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue Northwest
6
Continue on MN 21
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Helena Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Helena Boulevard
8
Continue on Helena Boulevard
486 ft
·
7 sec
·
Helena Boulevard
9
Continue on MN 21
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street South
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Merge onto US 169
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
13
Keep slight left at fork
272 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
14
Turn slight left onto MN 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Boulevard
15
Continue on MN 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
16
Continue on MN 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
18
Continue on MN 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 East
20
Merge onto US 212
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 4
424 ft
·
11 sec
·
Eden Prairie Road
23
Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
24
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Helena Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
9:38 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
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
42m 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 mixed drive on this 28.9-mile route, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Helena Boulevard, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 7.8 miles, before transitioning to larger roadways like US 169 and US 212. The road character shifts from local thoroughfares to more significant highways as you progress. This blend means you'll experience both potentially faster highway speeds and more varied local road conditions.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Helena Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.1 miles (Helena Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 New Prague, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 78: Chaska along the way.
Cr 78: Chaska
17 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Helena Boulevard. 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 (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.1 miles (Helena Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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