How far is Albany, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Albany, MN to Eagan, MN is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.31 mi
01h 44m
Flight
88.99 mi
143.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.99 mi
Kilometers
143.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.31 mi
Kilometers
171.09 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Albany
51.6 mi
00h 52m
To Eagan
54.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1092 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
70.5 mi · 66%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 24%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 3%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 3%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi · 1%
CR 30
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Merge slight left

69.9 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 52m from Albany
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Eagan?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Albany and 54.7 miles from Eagan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 88.99 mi (143.21 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates45.6299600, -94.5700000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-94.569988, 45.63003)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $13.38
Round trip
$26.77
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.38 $26.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.39 $16.47 $32.94
Diesel $4.86 $18.24 $36.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Eagan. The current time is 23:43:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.