How far is Duluth, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Duluth, MN to Eagan, MN is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 30m.
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 Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duluth and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth and Eagan.
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Start on Priley Drive
98 m · 26 sec · Priley Drive
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Continue on Priley Drive
25 m · 9 sec · Priley Drive
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
902 ft · 25 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mesaba Avenue
1015 ft · 15 sec · Mesaba Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
1376 ft · 34 sec · I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
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Merge slight left
2760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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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 Duluth 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.
I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 19m
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 Duluth and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duluth to Eagan?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Duluth and 81.3 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duluth and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
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 Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.92 km).
#1 Duluth
City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St.
| Population | 2,121 |
| Coordinates | 46.7832700, -92.1065800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.51 | $45.01 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.21 | $50.42 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
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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