How far is Eagan, MN from Albertville, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Albertville, MN is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
47.35 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.27 mi
61.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.35 mi
Kilometers
76.21 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-15T08:35
Arrive Albertville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Eagan
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Albertville
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    973 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville

    1259 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 37, CR 137

    1323 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 60th Street Northeast

    159 m · 10 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 61st Street Northeast

    1174 ft · 30 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

    59 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

    63 m · 14 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Albertville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 53%
I 94 West
14.5 mi · 31%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 9%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 5%
CR 37
0.49 mi · 1%
61st Street Northeast
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 494 West

Keep slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 29m from Eagan
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Eagan and 23.7 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Albertville.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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 Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 38.27 mi (61.59 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Albertville

#2 Albertville

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates45.2377400, -93.6544100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Albertville (-93.65441, 45.23774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
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
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.39 $7.33 $14.67
Diesel $4.86 $8.12 $16.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Albertville. The current time is 08:35:16.

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.