How far is Eagan, MN from Elko New Market, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Elko New Market, MN is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Pennington County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Elko New Market.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn left onto I 35E South
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 260th Street East
1.4 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East
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Turn left onto France Avenue
3111 ft · 50 sec · France Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
146 m · 21 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Elko New Market.
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.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Eagan and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Elko New Market.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Elko New Market?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Eagan and 10.7 miles from Elko New Market.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Eagan and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Elko New Market.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Elko New Market. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.48 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 Elko New Market
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,733 |
| Coordinates | 44.5647200, -93.3269400 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elko New Market (-93.32694, 44.56472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
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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