Origin
Eden Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Saturday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Prairie, MN to Shorewood, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Shorewood, MN covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eden Prairie Road, West 78th Street, Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Road | — | — |
| West 78th Street | — | — |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Powers Boulevard | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| Morse Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Eden Prairie Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie, MN and Shorewood, MN.
1
Start on Scenic Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
2
Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eden Prairie Road
3
Turn left onto West 78th Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 78th Street
4
Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5
Turn right onto Powers Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Powers Boulevard
6
Continue on Mill Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
7
Turn left onto 3rd Street
499 ft
·
26 sec
·
3rd Street
8
Turn left onto Morse Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Morse Avenue
9
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Oak Street
11
Continue on Smithtown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
12
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Smithtown Road
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.83 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Shorewood, MN
Afternoon in Shorewood on Saturday
Local time
12:46 PM
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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
9.5 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Eden Prairie Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Shorewood, MN is easy. At 17m 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 Shorewood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eden Prairie, MN to Shorewood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shorewood, MN before heading back.
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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