How far is Eagan, MN from Nisswa, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Nisswa, MN is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Nisswa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Nisswa.
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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
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right
32.4 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right
2133 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Nisswa Avenue
632 ft · 18 sec · Nisswa Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
124 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lakers Lane
20 m · 5 sec · Lakers Lane
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Nisswa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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54.4 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Sunny near Nisswa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Nisswa?
The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Saint Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Eagan and 78 miles from Nisswa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.63 one way or $39.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Sunny near Nisswa.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Augusta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Augusta.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Nisswa. Straight-line distance: 130.37 mi (209.81 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 Nisswa
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 46.5205200, -94.2886100 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nisswa (-94.28861, 46.52052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.57 | $43.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
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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