How far is Cross Lake, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Cross Lake, MN to Eagan, MN is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Lake and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lake and Eagan.
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Start on County Road 11
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 11
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 3
104 m · 6 sec · County Road 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road 11
65 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 11
3.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 11
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Continue on County Road 11
7.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 11
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 29 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right
9.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn straight onto US Highway 169
37.3 mi · 42 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169: Anoka
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road
155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road
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Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Lake and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Turn straight onto US Highway 169
37.3 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cross Lake and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross Lake to Eagan?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Milaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Cross Lake and 81.9 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cross Lake and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Milaca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milaca.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Lake and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 136.08 mi (219 km).
#1 Cross Lake
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 46.6594100, -94.1138700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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