Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Morning in Eden Prairie on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Oak Park Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN covers 42.9 miles and takes about 58m 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 $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 42.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is easy. At 58m 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 Oak Park Heights, 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 | — | — |
| Osgood Avenue North | — | — |
| 59th Street North | — | — |
| 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) | — | — |
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 Oak Park Heights, 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
19 mi
·
24 min
·
MN 36
12
Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Osgood Avenue North
13
Turn left onto 59th Street North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
59th Street North
14
Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
15
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penrose Avenue North
16
Turn left onto 57th Street North
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
57th Street North
17
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Eden Prairie, MN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Eden Prairie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Park Heights, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oak Park Heights, 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
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Oak Park Heights, MN
Morning in Oak Park Heights on Saturday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Oak Park Heights, MN covers 42.9 miles and takes about 58m 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 21.5 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 $6.38 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 Oak Park Heights, MN is easy. At 58m 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 Oak Park Heights, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eden Prairie, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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