How far is Eagan, MN from Fulda, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Fulda, MN is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.7 mi
03h 26m
Flight
136.45 mi
219.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.45 mi
Kilometers
219.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.7 mi
Kilometers
260.23 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Lake Crystal
MN

City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
80.7 mi
01h 43m
To Fulda
81 mi
01h 43m

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
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Avenue North

    2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 62

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62

  28. 28

    Continue on East Front Street

    2031 ft · 58 sec · East Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North St Paul Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street West
104 mi · 64%
State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 14%
I 35E South
5.61 mi · 3%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 3%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 2%
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street West

Continue straight

61.6 mi · 01h 13m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Crystal
01h 43m from Eagan
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Fulda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Lake Crystal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Eagan and 81 miles from Fulda.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Fulda.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Fulda. Straight-line distance: 136.45 mi (219.6 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Fulda (-95.60029, 43.87052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.76
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.38 $40.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.39 $44.78
Premium $4.39 $25.08 $50.16
Diesel $4.86 $27.77 $55.55

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 Fulda. The current time is 03:51:20.

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.