How far is Eagan, MN from East Gull Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to East Gull Lake, MN is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.76 mi
03h 07m
Flight
124.83 mi
200.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.83 mi
Kilometers
200.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.76 mi
Kilometers
242.62 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 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
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
75.3 mi
01h 33m
To East Gull Lake
75.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and East Gull Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and East Gull Lake.

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  24. 24

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    62 m · 9 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Gull Lake Drive

    134 m · 20 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Pike Bay Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and East Gull Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
34.2 mi · 23%
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 17%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 16%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 3%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 2%
County Road 125
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 33m from Eagan
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagan and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to East Gull Lake?

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Eagan and 75.4 miles from East Gull Lake.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.99 one way or $37.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and East Gull Lake. Straight-line distance: 124.83 mi (200.89 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
East Gull Lake

#2 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $18.99
Round trip
$37.97
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.99 $37.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.86 $41.72
Premium $4.39 $23.37 $46.73
Diesel $4.86 $25.88 $51.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and East Gull Lake. The current time is 03:11:37.

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.