Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Evening in Eden Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden Prairie, MN
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Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 26.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mitchell Road, US 212 East, Crosstown Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.4 miles from Eden Prairie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 26.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mitchell Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Road | — | — |
| US 212 East | — | — |
| Crosstown Highway | — | — |
| I 35W North | — | — |
| MN 36 | — | — |
| MN 51 North | — | — |
| Snelling Avenue North | — | — |
| Hamline Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mitchell Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mitchell Road
3
Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 212 East, MN 5 East
4
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
5
Continue on Crosstown Highway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Crosstown Highway
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 35W North
7
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
8
Keep slight right
5.6 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
MN 36
10
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on MN 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 36
12
Take the exit slight right toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
13
Continue on Snelling Avenue North
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Snelling Avenue North
14
Continue on Hamline Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamline Avenue North
15
Take the exit slight right toward County East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County East
16
Turn left onto West County Road E
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
West County Road E
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.4 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, or about 18m 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 26.8 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.4 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arden Hills, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Eden Prairie, MN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eden Prairie, MN
This is one driving day of about 26.8 miles and 37m.
At 26.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.4 mi from Eden Prairie, MN · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.4 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arden Hills, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arden Hills, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Arden Hills, MN
Evening in Arden Hills on Wednesday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
25 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
37m 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 Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 26.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mitchell Road, US 212 East, Crosstown Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Eden Prairie, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eden Prairie, MN to Arden Hills, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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