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2h 4m
Distance
102.1 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stewartville, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
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The drive from Stewartville, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 102.1 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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, South Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.4 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.60 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51 miles from Stewartville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 102.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and I 494. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.4 miles on US 52.
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 8.5 miles in near US 63.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 102.1 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 8.5 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.6 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 494 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Stewartville, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Preston along the way.
Preston
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 65.4 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 494 | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 63 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| MN 55 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| MN 5 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dodd Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stewartville, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
Start on US 63
Continue on US 63; MN 30
Take the exit onto US 63
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
Continue on US 52; US 63
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55
Continue on MN 149
Take the exit
Merge onto I 494
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
Take the exit onto MN 5
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 60
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden Prairie, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stewartville, 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 Stewartville, MN
This is one driving day of about 102.1 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Stewartville, MN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Stewartville, 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 65.4 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.60 one way
$29.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.65 | $35.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.68 | $45.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Stewartville on Monday
Local time
4:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Monday
Local time
4:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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