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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
1419 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2240 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East
2083 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
133 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East River Road
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on East River Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road
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Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
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).
#1 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Co on Rapids
The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,935 |
| Coordinates | 45.1199700, -93.2877300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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