How far is Eagan, MN from Mahnomen, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Mahnomen, MN is about 252.9 miles (407 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.9 mi
04h 58m
Flight
219.39 mi
353.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.39 mi
Kilometers
353.08 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.9 mi
Kilometers
407.01 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Fri, Apr 17, 6:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-17T08:45
Arrive Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Randall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Eagan
126.3 mi
02h 29m
To Mahnomen
126.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
50.7 mi · 20%
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 10%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 9%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
219.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randall
02h 29m from Eagan
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.9 miles (407 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Eagan and 126.6 miles from Mahnomen.

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

The direct path is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.84 one way or $63.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Stop Ideas Near Randall

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

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

RAIL

Staples

37 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

64 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Mahnomen. Straight-line distance: 219.39 mi (353.08 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Mahnomen (-95.96865, 47.31524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.78 L · about $31.84
Round trip
$63.67
17.84 gal · 67.56 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $31.84 $63.67
Mid-grade $3.92 $34.98 $69.95
Premium $4.39 $39.18 $78.35
Diesel $4.86 $43.39 $86.77

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Mahnomen. The current time is 08:45:13.

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.