How far is Brunswick, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Brunswick, MN to Eagan, MN is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
87.69 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.13 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Brunswick
38.9 mi
00h 42m
To Eagan
48.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Brunswick and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 70

    2742 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 70

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Legend Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Legend Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    35 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Brunswick 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Legend Street
12.9 mi · 15%
US 10 East
10.9 mi · 12%
I 35E South
9.65 mi · 11%
Voyageur Highway
6.2 mi · 7%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 3%
State Highway 70
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

35 mi · 00h 42m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 42m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Eagan?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Brunswick and 48.8 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.83 km).

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#1 Brunswick

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota

Population1,341
Coordinates45.7888500, -93.2757800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 70 (-93.275767, 45.789031)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.06
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.03 $22.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.12 $24.23
Premium $4.39 $13.57 $27.14
Diesel $4.86 $15.03 $30.06

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 Brunswick and Eagan. The current time is 01:17:13.

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.