How far is Eagan, MN from Chatfield, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Chatfield, MN is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Chatfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Chatfield.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road
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Continue on 110th Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East
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Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 117th Street East
1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East
1740 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2441 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
38.5 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
12 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Chatfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 South
Continue straight
38.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Chatfield?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Wanamingo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Eagan and 48 miles from Chatfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatfield.
Stop Ideas Near Wanamingo
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 Wanamingo.
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Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Chatfield. Straight-line distance: 81.99 mi (131.95 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 Chatfield
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,234 |
| Coordinates | 43.8455200, -92.1890500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatfield (-92.18905, 43.84552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.06 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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