How far is Eagan, MN from Bagley, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
258.41 mi
05h 14m
Flight
215.98 mi
347.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.98 mi
Kilometers
347.59 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.41 mi
Kilometers
415.87 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagley
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-15T08:32
Arrive Bagley
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eagan
129.1 mi
02h 37m
To Bagley
129.3 mi
02h 37m

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
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  25. 25

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  26. 26

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Avenue South

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 13%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 13%
State 64
28.6 mi · 11%
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 10%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 37m from Eagan
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bagley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Eagan and 129.3 miles from Bagley.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bagley.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Bagley. Straight-line distance: 215.98 mi (347.59 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Bagley

City in Minnesota

Population1,439
Coordinates47.5216200, -95.3983500
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Bagley (-95.39835, 47.52162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.52 L · about $32.55
Round trip
$65.10
18.24 gal · 69.04 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $32.55 $65.10
Mid-grade $3.92 $35.76 $71.52
Premium $4.39 $40.06 $80.11
Diesel $4.86 $44.36 $88.72

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 Bagley. The current time is 08:32:42.

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.