How far is Eagan, MN from Corcoran, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Corcoran, MN is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Corcoran.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Corcoran.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1632 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Pinto Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pinto Drive
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Continue on County Road 116
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 116
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Turn left onto County Road 10
1318 ft · 26 sec · County Road 10
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Corcoran.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 494 West
Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Corcoran.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Corcoran?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Eagan and 17.6 miles from Corcoran.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 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 Corcoran.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Corcoran. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 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 Corcoran
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 6,607 |
| Coordinates | 45.0952400, -93.5474600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corcoran (-93.54746, 45.09524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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