How far is Eagan, MN from Cormorant, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Cormorant, MN is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
229.19 mi
04h 25m
Flight
192.94 mi
310.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.94 mi
Kilometers
310.5 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.19 mi
Kilometers
368.84 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Melrose
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
114.5 mi
02h 12m
To Cormorant
114.8 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    973 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Head Lake Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Head Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  23. 23

    Continue on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 5

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
167 mi · 73%
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 11%
US 59 North
16.7 mi · 7%
Head Lake Road
4.72 mi · 2%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

150 mi · 02h 40m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
192.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melrose
02h 12m from Eagan
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Chance Light Rain near Cormorant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Eagan and 114.8 miles from Cormorant.

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

The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Chance Light Rain near Cormorant.

Stop Ideas Near Melrose

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Cormorant. Straight-line distance: 192.94 mi (310.5 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 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $28.87
Round trip
$57.75
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $28.87 $57.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $31.72 $63.44
Premium $4.39 $35.53 $71.06
Diesel $4.86 $39.35 $78.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Cormorant. The current time is 02:37:42.

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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.