How far is Eagan, MN from Marion, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Marion, MN is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
84.56 mi
01h 48m
Flight
71.9 mi
115.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.9 mi
Kilometers
115.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.56 mi
Kilometers
136.09 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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

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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Eagan
42.3 mi
00h 54m
To Marion
42.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 110th Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 117th Street East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2441 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 31 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
45 mi · 53%
Rochester
21 mi · 25%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 7%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 5%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 5%
117th Street East
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
00h 54m from Eagan
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Eagan and 42.3 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Marion. Straight-line distance: 71.9 mi (115.71 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Marion (-92.34823, 43.94358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.72 $23.45
Premium $4.39 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $4.86 $14.54 $29.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Marion. The current time is 07:02:14.

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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.