How far is Eagan, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.24 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.3 mi
18.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.52 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Mon, May 4, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Mon, May 4, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-04T18:11
Arrive Lakeville
Mon, May 4, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Eagan
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Lakeville
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35E South

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
9.16 mi · 60%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 14%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 9%
Diffley Road
1.26 mi · 8%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 3%
Holyoke Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

8.87 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 10m from Eagan
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Eagan and 7.6 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.19 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.85
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.93 $3.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.86 $2.63 $5.25

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Lakeville. The current time is 18:11:01.

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.