How far is Eagan, MN from Carlos, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Carlos, MN is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Carlos.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 3, MN 27: Osakis, Westport
1236 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 27
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Nokomis Street
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Continue on Douglas County Highway 82
4.6 mi · 6 min · Douglas County Highway 82
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Turn right onto Nelson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Nelson Street South
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Continue on County Road 9 Northeast
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road 9 Northeast
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Continue on County Road 9 Northeast
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 9 Northeast
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
1990 ft · 60 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
21 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Carlos.
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 94 West
Keep slight left
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Carlos?
The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Saint Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Eagan and 75.6 miles from Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.02 one way or $38.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Carlos.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Augusta
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 Saint Augusta.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Carlos. Straight-line distance: 130.96 mi (210.76 km).
#1 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlos
City in Douglas County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.9724600, -95.2922600 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlos (-95.29226, 45.97246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $19.02 | $38.05 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
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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