How far is Avon, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Avon, MN to Eagan, MN is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.9 mi
01h 38m
Flight
83.69 mi
134.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.9 mi
Kilometers
160.78 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T07:10
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Avon
48.4 mi
00h 49m
To Eagan
51.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stratford Street West

    59 m · 11 sec · Stratford Street West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avon Avenue South

    2447 ft · 1 min · Avon Avenue South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-94 E

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I-94 E

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 E
63.5 mi · 64%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 25%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 3%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 3%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi · 1%
Avon Avenue South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 E

Merge slight left onto I-94 E

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 49m from Avon
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Avon and 51.5 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albertville, 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 Albertville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 83.69 mi (134.69 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,508
Coordinates45.6091300, -94.4516700
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.451769, 45.609163)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.13
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.56 $25.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.80 $27.60
Premium $4.39 $15.46 $30.92
Diesel $4.86 $17.12 $34.24

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 Avon and Eagan. The current time is 07:10:58.

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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.