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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Bluff Street Northeast
560 ft · 15 sec · Bluff Street Northeast
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Continue on Adams Street Northeast
667 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street Northeast
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Continue on Adams Street Southeast
831 ft · 25 sec · Adams Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
1095 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street South
812 ft · 25 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest
39 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Bonifacius.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.28 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 Hutchinson
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 44.8877400, -94.3697100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hutchinson (-94.36971, 44.88774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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