How far is Eagan, MN from Avon, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Avon, MN is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
96.8 mi
01h 52m
Flight
83.69 mi
134.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.8 mi
Kilometers
155.79 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Wed, Apr 15, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-15T08:34
Arrive Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
48.3 mi
00h 56m
To Avon
48.5 mi
00h 56m

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
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Avon

    1674 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Avon Avenue South

    1769 ft · 54 sec · Avon Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stratford Street West

    59 m · 14 sec · Stratford Street West

  17. 17

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
64.1 mi · 66%
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 26%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 4%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 3%
Avon Avenue South
0.33 mi
CR 9
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 56m from Eagan
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Eagan and 48.5 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Avon. Straight-line distance: 83.69 mi (134.69 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Avon

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,508
Coordinates45.6091300, -94.4516700
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Avon (-94.45167, 45.60913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $12.21
Round trip
$24.41
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.21 $24.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.41 $26.82
Premium $4.39 $15.02 $30.04
Diesel $4.86 $16.63 $33.27

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 Avon. The current time is 08:34:46.

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.