How far is Eagan, MN from North Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to North Saint Paul, MN is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.21 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.21 mi
Kilometers
35.75 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive North Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Eagan
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To North Saint Paul
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and North Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and North Saint Paul.

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Geneva Avenue North

    101 m · 9 sec · Geneva Avenue North

  11. 11

    Continue on Division Street

    968 ft · 19 sec · Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue East

    2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and North Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
14.4 mi · 65%
MN 36 East
5.4 mi · 24%
Pilot Knob Road
1.67 mi · 8%
7th Avenue East
0.44 mi · 2%
Division Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Merge slight left

6.92 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 15m from Eagan
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to North Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Eagan and 11.1 miles from North Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and North Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
North Saint Paul

#2 North Saint Paul

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population12,416
Coordinates45.0124700, -92.9918800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: North Saint Paul (-92.99188, 45.01247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and North Saint Paul. The current time is 04:37:17.

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.