How far is Eagan, MN from Hutchinson, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Hutchinson, MN is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.28 mi
01h 28m
Flight
59.2 mi
95.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.05 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Saint Bonifacius
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Eagan
32.6 mi
00h 44m
To Hutchinson
32.7 mi
00h 44m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    973 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    15.6 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bluff Street Northeast

    560 ft · 15 sec · Bluff Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Street Northeast

    667 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Adams Street Southeast

    831 ft · 25 sec · Adams Street Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    1095 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    812 ft · 25 sec · Main Street South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest

    39 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rolling Acres Road
34.2 mi · 52%
MN 5 West
10.7 mi · 16%
I 494 West
9.34 mi · 14%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 6%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 4%
2nd Avenue Southeast
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Rolling Acres Road

Exit the roundabout

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Bonifacius
00h 44m from Eagan
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Saint Bonifacius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Eagan and 32.7 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 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 Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Bonifacius

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

80 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

103 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.28 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 Hutchinson

City in Minnesota

Population1,200
Coordinates44.8877400, -94.3697100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Hutchinson (-94.36971, 44.88774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $4.39 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $4.86 $11.19 $22.37

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 Hutchinson. The current time is 04:08:42.

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.