Origin
Olmsted County, MN
Evening in Olmsted County on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olmsted County, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
94.2 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olmsted County, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olmsted County, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 94.2 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, I 494, MN 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.9 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Olmsted County, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 94.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h highway drive covering 94.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and I 494. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.9 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 94.2 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 70.6 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
MN 55
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 121
Toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
8
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 494 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 West
8
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
MN 5
Take the exit onto MN 5 toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
6
92.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 62.9 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 494 | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| MN 55 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Circle Drive Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| 37th Street Northeast | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| MN 5 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dodd Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Towne Club Parkway Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 62.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
2 min
3
Turn right
138 ft
·
19 sec
4
Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eastwood Road Southeast
5
Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Towne Club Parkway Southeast
6
Continue on CR 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
30th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Circle Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
37th Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
198 ft
·
3 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North
11
Merge onto US 52; US 63
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 52; US 63
12
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 52
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MN 55
Exit 121
Toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on MN 149
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodd Road
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 494 West
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 494
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 494; MN 5
19
Take the exit onto MN 5
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 5
Exit 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Olmsted County, MN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.9 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden Prairie, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Olmsted County, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Olmsted County, MN
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Olmsted County, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 62.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Olmsted County, MN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Olmsted County, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 52 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.9 miles.
Arriving in Eden Prairie, MN
The final approach into Eden Prairie, 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 Eden Prairie, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.04 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $15.11 | $30.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.80 | $41.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Eden Prairie, MN
Evening in Eden Prairie on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Empire, MN
47 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
21 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
2h 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 Olmsted County, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 94.2 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, I 494, MN 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Olmsted County, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.02 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 94.2 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 70.6 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Olmsted County, MN to Eden Prairie, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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