How far is Chisago City, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to Eagan, MN is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
46.9 mi
00h 50m
Flight
41.6 mi
66.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.6 mi
Kilometers
66.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.9 mi
Kilometers
75.48 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Chisago City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisago City
2026-04-18T08:26
Arrive Eagan
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisago City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Oaks
MN

City in the U.

From Chisago City
23.7 mi
00h 25m
To Eagan
23.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Boulevard

    16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Chisago City and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
17.8 mi · 38%
Lake Boulevard
14.1 mi · 30%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 21%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 5%
County Road E
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Paul

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Oaks
00h 25m from Chisago City
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Chisago City and Chance Snow Showers near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chisago City to Eagan?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

North Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Chisago City and 23.2 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Chisago City and Chance Snow Showers near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near North Oaks

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 North Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Oaks.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 41.6 mi (66.95 km).

Chisago City

#1 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Moberg Trail (-92.889965, 45.373618)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.47 $12.94
Premium $4.39 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.86 $8.03 $16.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisago City and Eagan. The current time is 08:26:31.

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.