How far is Eagan, MN from Fredenberg, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Fredenberg, MN is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Fredenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Fredenberg.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North
2131 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2303 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Midway Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road
36 m · 3 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the rotary onto Midway Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 194
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 194
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 194
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 194
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Merge slight left onto Miller Trunk Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Miller Trunk Highway
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Turn left onto Ugstad Road
2499 ft · 52 sec · Ugstad Road
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Turn straight onto Lavaque Bypass Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lavaque Bypass Road
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Continue on Lavaque Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Lavaque Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lavaque Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Fredenberg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
114 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Fredenberg?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Eagan and 86.3 miles from Fredenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
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 Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Fredenberg. Straight-line distance: 156.71 mi (252.2 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 Fredenberg
Township in St.
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 46.9738300, -92.2171300 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredenberg (-92.21713, 46.97383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
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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