How far is Eagan, MN from Mora, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Mora, MN is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.35 mi
01h 46m
Flight
74.38 mi
119.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.38 mi
Kilometers
119.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.35 mi
Kilometers
134.14 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Mora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
41.7 mi
00h 53m
To Mora
41.7 mi
00h 53m

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
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North

    2131 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue East

    1271 ft · 37 sec · Forest Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Vine Street

    145 m · 21 sec · South Vine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
54.1 mi · 65%
I 35E North
15.7 mi · 19%
I 694 West
6.68 mi · 8%
US 10 West
3.13 mi · 4%
Pilot Knob Road
1.67 mi · 2%
I 35W North
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

54.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 53m from Eagan
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Eagan and 41.7 miles from Mora.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mora.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Mora. Straight-line distance: 74.38 mi (119.7 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mora

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,583
Coordinates45.8769000, -93.2938400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Mora (-93.29384, 45.8769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.53 $23.06
Premium $4.39 $12.91 $25.82
Diesel $4.86 $14.30 $28.60

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 Mora. The current time is 00:43:50.

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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.