How far is Eagan, MN from Dundas, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Dundas, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.47 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.95 mi
41.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Dundas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eagan
17.2 mi
00h 20m
To Dundas
17.2 mi
00h 20m

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
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35E South

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1

    1827 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Millersburg Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Millersburg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on West Avenue West

    3267 ft · 1 min · West Avenue West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Railway Street South

    1403 ft · 44 sec · Railway Street South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Hester Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    23 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
27.9 mi · 81%
Millersburg Boulevard
3.79 mi · 11%
Diffley Road
1.26 mi · 4%
West Avenue West
0.62 mi · 2%
CR 1
0.35 mi · 1%
Railway Street South
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 20m from Eagan
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dundas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Eagan and 17.2 miles from Dundas.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Dundas.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Dundas. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Dundas

#2 Dundas

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,652
Coordinates44.4294100, -93.2018800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Dundas (-93.20188, 44.42941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.71
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.35 $8.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.39 $5.36 $10.72
Diesel $4.86 $5.93 $11.87

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 Dundas. The current time is 02:05:39.

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.