Origin
Scandia, MN
Evening in Scandia on Wednesday
Local time
7:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scandia, 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
1h 11m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scandia, MN
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Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
Scandia, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is 55.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Olinda Trail North and Scandia Trail North, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route primarily uses surface roads, offering a straightforward drive without the complexities of highway travel. It's a manageable distance, making it suitable for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| MN 100 | 13 mi | 16m |
| Scandia Trail North | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| I 694 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| US 212 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| I 35 | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 14.7 mi, about 16m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,239 veh/hr typical · worst 3,777
Quietest
2 AM
~109 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 86 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 Scandia, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CH 3
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Olinda Trail North
3
Turn left onto MN 97
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Scandia Trail North
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 97
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
5
Continue on MN 97
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
6
Enter roundabout onto US 61
250 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
7
Continue on US 61
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Scandia Trail North
9
Continue on CR 23
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lake Drive Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26C
Toward I 694 West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 694
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on MN 100
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 62 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto MN 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 212
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 212
Exit 106A
Toward US 212
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Scandia, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 35 South
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26C
Toward I 694 West
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 212
Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106A
Toward US 212
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.03 one way
$18.05 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
7:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
1h 11m 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 features no highway travel, with 0% of the route on limited-access roads. You'll be navigating entirely on surface roads for the full 55.3 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience without the need to merge onto or exit from high-speed highways. The absence of a longest stretch suggests a continuous flow rather than distinct sections of varied road types.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and MN 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 11.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Scandia, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Hay Lake School — school building in Scandia, United States of America
- • Johannes Erickson House — historic log cabin in Scandia, Minnesota, United States
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 35W. 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 11.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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