How far is Eagan, MN from Dodge Center, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Dodge Center, MN is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Dodge Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Dodge Center.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road
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Continue on 110th Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East
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Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 117th Street East
1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East
1740 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2441 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Emery Avenue
573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.6 mi · 20 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 56
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
1215 ft · 26 sec · The Capitol Highway
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Continue on Red Wing Avenue
1687 ft · 55 sec · Red Wing Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
139 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 56
8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on State Street North
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Street North
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · The Capitol Highway
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Turn left onto 620th Street
1576 ft · 25 sec · 620th Street
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Continue on County Road 34
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 34
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Continue on Highway Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway Street West
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1627 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1207 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Dodge Center.
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.
Highway 56 Boulevard
Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Eagan and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dodge Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Dodge Center?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Eagan and 32 miles from Dodge Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Eagan and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dodge Center.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Dodge Center. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.79 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 Dodge Center
City in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.0280200, -92.8546400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodge Center (-92.85464, 44.02802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
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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