How far is Eagan, MN from Castle Rock, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Castle Rock, MN is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, 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 Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Castle Rock.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
9.8 mi · 16 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 195th Street West
59 m · 4 sec · 195th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Street West
1491 ft · 30 sec · 195th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Akin Road
9 m · 1 sec · Akin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Akin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Akin Road
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
879 ft · 15 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Continue on County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Denmark Avenue
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Turn left onto 240th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 240th Street West
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Turn right onto Chippendale Avenue West
4 mi · 5 min · Chippendale Avenue West
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Turn right onto 280th Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · 280th Street West
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Turn right onto Danville Avenue West
17 m · 2 sec · Danville Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danville Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Castle Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pilot Knob Road
Continue on Pilot Knob Road
9.77 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eagan and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Eagan and 10.3 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eagan and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 17.99 mi (28.96 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 Castle Rock
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.5438500, -93.1524400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Rock (-93.15244, 44.54385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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