How far is Bemidji, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Bemidji, MN to Eagan, MN is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.9 mi
04h 00m
Flight
201.85 mi
324.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.85 mi
Kilometers
324.84 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.9 mi
Kilometers
381.25 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sat, May 30, 12:56 PM CDT
Return by in Bemidji
Sat, May 30, 4:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bemidji
2026-05-30T08:56
Arrive Eagan
Sat, May 30, 12:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bemidji
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Bemidji
116.4 mi
02h 00m
To Eagan
120.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest

    59 m · 11 sec · 6th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bemidji Avenue North

    1534 ft · 43 sec · Bemidji Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Paul Bunyan Drive South

    118 m · 9 sec · Paul Bunyan Drive South

  5. 5

    Continue on Midway Drive South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Midway Drive South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest

    1309 ft · 57 sec · Shevlin Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  23. 23

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bemidji 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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 11%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 11%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 9%
Shevlin Avenue Southwest
7.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
201.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
02h 00m from Bemidji
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bemidji and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Bemidji and 120.5 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.84 one way or $59.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bemidji and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bemidji and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 201.85 mi (324.84 km).

Bemidji

#1 Bemidji

City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates47.4735600, -94.8802800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.880449, 47.473559)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $29.84
Round trip
$59.67
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.84 $59.67
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.78 $65.56
Premium $4.39 $36.72 $73.43
Diesel $4.86 $40.66 $81.33

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bemidji and Eagan. The current time is 08:56:07.

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.