Origin
Chisholm, MN
Morning in Chisholm on Monday
Local time
11:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
227.9 mi
367 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden Prairie, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 227.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lake Street, Highway 73, US 169 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
114 miles from Chisholm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 227.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lake Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 169 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto West Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Lake Street
3
Continue on State Highway 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 169 South, MN 73 South
5
Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 169 South, MN 73 South
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 169 West
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Highway 169 West
7
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 169 West
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 169 West
8
Turn left
19 mi
·
23 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
36 mi
·
45 min
11
Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
12
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
State Highway 65
13
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
21 min
14
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
299 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694 West
16
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 100
18
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 62 West
20
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
21
Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 212
22
Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CR 60: Mitchell Road
23
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Road
24
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114 miles from Chisholm, MN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden Prairie, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chisholm, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chisholm, MN
This is one driving day of about 227.9 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chisholm, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114 mi from Chisholm, MN · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114 miles from Chisholm, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eden Prairie, MN
The final approach into Eden Prairie, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eden Prairie, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.60 one way
$65.19 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
| Efficient EV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.91 | $14.59 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
11:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
3h 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 227.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lake Street, Highway 73, US 169 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114 miles from Chisholm, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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