How far is Eagan, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
49.16 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.76 mi
70.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.76 mi
Kilometers
70.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.12 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 30, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-30T09:38
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
24.5 mi
00h 33m
To Le Sueur
24.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Le Sueur.

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  9. 9

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

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  25. 25

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street West
13.9 mi · 28%
I 35E South
5.61 mi · 11%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 10%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 7%
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.91 mi · 6%
County Road 42 West
2.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street West

Continue straight

9.82 mi · 00h 11m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 33m from Eagan
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Eagan and 24.6 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.42 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.82 $13.65
Premium $4.39 $7.64 $15.28
Diesel $4.86 $8.46 $16.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:38:37.

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.