How far is Albertville, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Albertville, MN to Eagan, MN is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
50.39 mi
00h 51m
Flight
38.27 mi
61.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.39 mi
Kilometers
81.09 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Albertville
23.7 mi
00h 25m
To Eagan
26.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

    63 m · 12 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 61st Street Northeast

    940 ft · 19 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 50%
I 94 East
14.4 mi · 29%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 6%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 5%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi · 2%
CR 30
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Continue straight

24.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 25m from Albertville
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albertville and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Albertville and 26.7 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 38.27 mi (61.59 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates45.2377400, -93.6544100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.654621, 45.237739)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.71
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.35 $12.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.98 $13.96
Premium $4.39 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $4.86 $8.66 $17.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and Eagan. The current time is 01:02:09.

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.