Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Dilworth, MN
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
233.6 mi
376 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
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
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
Connecting the Twin Cities suburbs to the Red River Valley, this 233.6-mile trek across Minnesota is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 19 minutes. Because the route is highly efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $33 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Midwestern hubs. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, providing a reliable and predictable travel experience. Whether you are heading west for business or visiting family, this drive is designed for convenience rather than exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as 97% of your trip takes place on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-94, which accounts for a massive 210.8-mile uninterrupted stretch of your travel. While you begin with short local segments on I-494 and 70th Street South, the character of the drive shifts quickly into a steady, long-distance interstate haul. This is a classic Midwest highway profile that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers. Keep your cruise control ready, as the road remains consistent for the duration of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 210.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Mitchell Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 233.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Mitchell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mitchell Road
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 494 North
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 210.8 mi | 3h 46m |
| I 494 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| 70th Street South | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| US 10 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mitchell Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crosstown Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 210.8 mi, about 3h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Dilworth, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left / none lanes.
3
Continue on CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
Use the none lane.
4
Turn slight right
288 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight left onto CR 62
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 62
6
Continue on MN 62
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Turn left
354 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 494 North
9
Merge onto I 494
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 494
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
194 mi
·
3 hr 28 min
·
I 94
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward MN 336
14
Turn right onto MN 336
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street South
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Dilworth
16
Turn straight onto US 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
17
Turn right
72 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn right
90 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable four-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak traffic near Eden Prairie. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the long, monotonous stretches of I-94 can lead to fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the metro area, as pricing and availability are most convenient near your starting point. Given the 233.6-mile distance, you might consider timing your single stop near the halfway point to break up the drive effectively. Staying alert during that 210.8-mile interstate stretch is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Dilworth.
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 116.8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.8 miles.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.8 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dilworth, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eden Prairie, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Eden Prairie, MN
This is one driving day of about 233.6 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eden Prairie, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 210.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.8 mi from Eden Prairie, MN · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 116.8 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 210.8 miles.
Arriving in Dilworth, MN
The final approach into Dilworth, 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 Dilworth, MN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.41 one way
$66.82 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $36.06 | $72.12 |
| premium | $4.39 | $40.39 | $80.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.90 | $103.80 |
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: 81.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.53 | $11.21 |
| Efficient EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.70 | $14.95 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Dilworth, MN
Afternoon in Dilworth on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
117 mi in
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
19 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Dilworth, MN covers 233.6 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 494, 70th Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.8 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 $33.41 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 233.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Mitchell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Eden Prairie, MN to Dilworth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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