How far is Eagan, MN from Gilbert, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Gilbert, MN is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Gilbert.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
1280 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue East
8 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Gilbert.
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
105 mi · 01h 52m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Eagan and 100.6 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Finlayson
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 Finlayson.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 188.51 mi (303.38 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 Gilbert
City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 47.4888200, -92.4649100 |
| Altitude | 467 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert (-92.46491, 47.48882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.18 | $62.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
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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