How far is Eagan, MN from Minneota, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Minneota, MN is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Minneota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Minneota.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 23/67
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23/67
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Turn right onto 290th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street
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Continue on East Erie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road
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Continue on 290th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 68
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East Burlingame Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East 1st Street
2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Minneota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 212
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
71.8 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Minneota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Minneota?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Eagan and 83.4 miles from Minneota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Chance Rain Showers near Minneota.
Stop Ideas Near Hector
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 139.5 mi (224.5 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 Minneota
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.5588500, -95.9855900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $20.99 | $41.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.06 | $46.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.82 | $51.65 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
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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