How far is Dawson, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Dawson, MN to Eagan, MN is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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.
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dawson and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawson and Eagan.
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Start on 6th Street
1109 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street
16.3 mi · 24 min · Oak Street
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Turn left
917 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
34.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
48 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
587 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue
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Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7
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Continue on 195th Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · 195th Avenue
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Continue on highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 21 min · highway 7 West
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 7 East
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · 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 Dawson and Eagan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Oak Street
Continue straight
34.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Dawson and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dawson to Eagan?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Cedar Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Dawson and 83.5 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dawson and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Mills
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 Cedar Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawson and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 141.67 mi (228 km).
#1 Dawson
Human settlement in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 44.9327400, -96.0544800 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
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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