Origin
Mounds View, MN
Late night in Mounds View on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mounds View, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mounds View, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Mounds View, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 28.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, US 212, Highway 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and US 212. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on MN 100.
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.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 694 West
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62 West
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 212
Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106A
Toward US 212
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 13 mi | 16m |
| US 212 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Highway 65 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Osborne Road Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West County Road I | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mitchell Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on CH 10
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mounds View Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road I
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Osborne Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto MN 65
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 65
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on MN 65
300 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 694
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MN 100
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 62 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MN 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 212
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 212
Exit 106A
Toward US 212
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Eden Prairie, MN
Late night in Eden Prairie on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
19 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
40m 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 Mounds View, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 28.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, US 212, Highway 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Mounds View, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mounds View, MN to Eden Prairie, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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