Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 27 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, US 212, 117th Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 27 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and US 212. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 212; MN 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 212; MN 5
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| US 212 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| 117th Avenue North | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mitchell Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 212 East, MN 5 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 212; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 62
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Take the exit
255 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
9
Merge onto US 169
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto 117th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
117th Avenue North
11
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
117th Avenue North
12
Continue on 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
117th Avenue North
13
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
117th Avenue North
14
Continue on 117th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
117th Avenue North
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR 12
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West River Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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
West Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Thursday
Local time
4:25 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
23 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
38m 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 West Co on Rapids, MN covers 27 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, US 212, 117th Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 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 $4.02 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 212; MN 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Eden Prairie, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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