How far is Eagan, MN from Grass Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Grass Lake, MN is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.93 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.29 mi
108.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.29 mi
Kilometers
108.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.93 mi
Kilometers
130.24 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grass Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T01:42
Arrive Grass Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wyoming
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
40.5 mi
00h 49m
To Grass Lake
40.5 mi
00h 49m

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
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Grass Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North

    2131 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 70: Rock Creek, Grantsburg

    1465 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 107

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 133rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 133rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Queen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Queen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Grass 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
68.2 mi · 84%
Pilot Knob Road
1.67 mi · 2%
State Highway 107
1.28 mi · 2%
133rd Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
US 10 West
0.31 mi
MN 70
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyoming
00h 49m from Eagan
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grass Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Grass Lake?

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Eagan and 40.5 miles from Grass Lake.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grass Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Wyoming

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

44 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

93 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Grass Lake. Straight-line distance: 67.29 mi (108.29 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 Grass Lake

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates45.7780200, -93.1677200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Grass Lake (-93.16772, 45.77802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.21
Round trip
$20.41
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.21 $20.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.21 $22.43
Premium $4.39 $12.56 $25.12
Diesel $4.86 $13.91 $27.82

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 Grass Lake. The current time is 01:42:20.

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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.