Origin
Shorewood, MN
Night in Shorewood on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Shorewood to Eden Prairie is 9.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via West 78th Street, Powers Boulevard, and Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 78th Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Powers Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mill Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 78th Street
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
3
Continue on CR 19
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Turn left onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
7
Continue on CR 17
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Powers Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto MN 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on MN 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mitchell Road
Use the right lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Mitchell Road
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Scenic Heights Road
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| premium | $4.95 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
Night in Eden Prairie on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
17m 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 entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 2.2 miles on West 78th Street. You'll navigate through local streets, so be prepared for typical suburban traffic patterns and intersections. Powers Boulevard and Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway will guide you through the latter part of the route.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on West 78th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Water Street.
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 9.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 1 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Shorewood, MN
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on West 78th Street. 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 1 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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