How far is Dilworth, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Dilworth, MN to Eagan, MN is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
248.45 mi
03h 50m
Flight
222.41 mi
357.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.41 mi
Kilometers
357.93 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.45 mi
Kilometers
399.84 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Dilworth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dilworth
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dilworth
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
Sauk Centre
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA

From Dilworth
124 mi
01h 55m
To Eagan
124.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    21 m · 10 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Avenue East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2092 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto 70th Street South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 70th Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2302 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    210.5 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dilworth 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
70th Street South
213 mi · 86%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 10%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 1%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 1%
Center Avenue East
2.57 mi · 1%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

70th Street South

Merge slight left

211 mi · 03h 46m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Centre
01h 55m from Dilworth
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dilworth and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dilworth to Eagan?

The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Dilworth and 124.5 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dilworth and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dilworth and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 222.41 mi (357.93 km).

Dilworth

#1 Dilworth

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,452
Coordinates46.8766300, -96.7034100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue West (-96.703408, 46.876519)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.19 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
17.54 gal · 66.38 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $3.92 $34.39 $68.77
Premium $4.39 $38.52 $77.04
Diesel $4.86 $42.66 $85.31

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 Dilworth and Eagan. The current time is 21:28:08.

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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.