How far is Eagan, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.86 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.61 mi
36.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.27 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Mon, May 4, 6:47 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Mon, May 4, 7:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-04T18:10
Arrive Co on Rapids
Mon, May 4, 6:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Eagan
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Co on Rapids
17.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    1419 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2240 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East

    97 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East

    2083 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    133 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East River Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East River Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
8.39 mi · 26%
Cedar Avenue
6.43 mi · 20%
I 35W North
4.87 mi · 15%
East River Road
4.19 mi · 13%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 8%
Crosstown Highway
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight right

7.69 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 18m from Eagan
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Eagan and 17.3 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 22.61 mi (36.38 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Co on Rapids

#2 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $4.39 $4.96 $9.93
Diesel $4.86 $5.50 $10.99

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Co on Rapids. The current time is 18:10:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.