How far is Canby, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Canby, MN to Eagan, MN is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.62 mi
03h 02m
Flight
152.7 mi
245.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.7 mi
Kilometers
245.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.62 mi
Kilometers
271.36 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canby
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
Hector
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Canby
82.7 mi
01h 31m
To Eagan
85.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
30 mph SSW
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 Canby and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Olaf Avenue North

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Saint Olaf Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 67

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 67

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
114 mi · 67%
Highway 67
26.9 mi · 16%
I 494 East
9.23 mi · 5%
Saint Olaf Avenue North
7.39 mi · 4%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Continue straight

71.8 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hector
01h 31m from Canby
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Canby 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 Canby to Eagan?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Canby and 85.9 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Canby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Hector

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 152.7 mi (245.74 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,645
Coordinates44.7088500, -96.2764300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Olaf Avenue North (-96.276306, 44.708766)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $21.24
Round trip
$42.47
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.24 $42.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $4.39 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $4.86 $28.94 $57.88

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 Canby and Eagan. The current time is 01:06:04.

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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.