How far is Eagan, MN from Columbia Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Columbia Heights, MN is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Columbia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Columbia Heights.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn right onto Sioux Trail
1102 ft · 19 sec · Sioux Trail
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on South 7th Street
1556 ft · 29 sec · South 7th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
2185 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 36: 4th Street Southeast, University Avenue
1185 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Southeast
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Continue on 4th Street Northeast
125 m · 22 sec · 4th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
125 m · 16 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast University Avenue
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on University Avenue Northeast
1919 ft · 36 sec · University Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Columbia Heights.
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.
Hiawatha Avenue
Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.85 mi · 00h 09m
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 Columbia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Columbia Heights?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Eagan and 9.5 miles from Columbia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Columbia Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Columbia Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.01 mi (27.38 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 Columbia Heights
City in Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 20,381 |
| Coordinates | 45.0408000, -93.2630000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Heights (-93.263, 45.0408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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