How far is Eagan, MN from Homer, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Homer, MN is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
112.56 mi
02h 32m
Flight
96.13 mi
154.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.13 mi
Kilometers
154.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.14 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T12:03
Arrive Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Lake City
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Eagan
56.2 mi
01h 16m
To Homer
56.4 mi
01h 16m

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

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 110th Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 117th Street East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2441 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Homer Road

    1365 ft · 38 sec · Homer Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Homer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
61.9 mi · 55%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 13%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 10%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 6%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 4%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 16m from Eagan
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Eagan and 56.4 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.17 one way or $28.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

25 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

54 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

67 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

69 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Homer. Straight-line distance: 96.13 mi (154.71 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 Homer

Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,351
Coordinates44.0213500, -91.5565300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Homer (-91.55653, 44.02135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L · about $14.17
Round trip
$28.34
7.94 gal · 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.17 $28.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.39 $17.44 $34.87
Diesel $4.86 $19.31 $38.62

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 Homer. The current time is 12:03:34.

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.