How far is Eagan, MN from La Crescent, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to La Crescent, MN is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and La Crescent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and La Crescent.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road
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Continue on 110th Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East
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Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 117th Street East
1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East
1740 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2441 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
146 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
97 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
117 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and La Crescent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near La Crescent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to La Crescent?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Eagan and 72 miles from La Crescent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near La Crescent.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Red Wing station
Winona station
La Crosse
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and La Crescent. Straight-line distance: 114.14 mi (183.69 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 La Crescent
City in the state of Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8280200, -91.3040300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Crescent (-91.30403, 43.82802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.09 | $36.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
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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