How far is Eagan, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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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.
Township in Pennington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Cedar Lake.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn left onto I 35E South
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 70: Lakeville, Farmington
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto 210th Street West
1647 ft · 32 sec · 210th Street West
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Continue on Lucerne Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lucerne Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · Lucerne Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lucerne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Continue on 217th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 217th Street East
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Continue on McMahon Lane
1 mi · 2 min · McMahon Lane
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Continue on 220th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 220th Street East
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street East
18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Cedar Lake.
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.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Eagan and 12.6 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
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 Deer Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 20.12 mi (32.38 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 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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