How far is Eagan, MN from Cohasset, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Cohasset, MN is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
195.99 mi
04h 08m
Flight
171.31 mi
275.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.31 mi
Kilometers
275.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.99 mi
Kilometers
315.41 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohasset
Tue, May 5, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Tue, May 5, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Cohasset
Tue, May 5, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Isle
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eagan
98 mi
02h 04m
To Cohasset
98 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North

    2131 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 4th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
106 mi · 54%
State Highway 65
54.8 mi · 28%
I 35E North
15.7 mi · 8%
I 694 West
6.68 mi · 3%
Northwest 4th Street
4.88 mi · 2%
US 10 West
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

106 mi · 02h 11m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle
02h 04m from Eagan
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Cohasset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Eagan and 98 miles from Cohasset.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Cohasset.

Stop Ideas Near Isle

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

105 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Cohasset. Straight-line distance: 171.31 mi (275.7 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cohasset

Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,739
Coordinates47.2635600, -93.6202200
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Cohasset (-93.62022, 47.26356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.39
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.70 $49.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.39 $30.39 $60.79
Diesel $4.86 $33.66 $67.32

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Cohasset. The current time is 05:49:06.

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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.