How far is Eagan, MN from Norwood (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Norwood (historical), MN is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.53 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.38 mi
60.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.38 mi
Kilometers
60.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood (historical)
Sun, Nov 8, 12:33 PM CST
Return by in Eagan
Sun, Nov 8, 1:30 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-11-08T11:36
Arrive Norwood (historical)
Sun, Nov 8, 12:33 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
9:30 PM CST
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
Chanhassen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
22.2 mi
00h 28m
To Norwood (historical)
22.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Norwood (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Norwood (historical).

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    973 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Faxon Road

    1330 ft · 57 sec · North Faxon Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1478 ft · 56 sec · East Elm Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Norwood (historical).

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 5 West
27.6 mi · 62%
I 494 West
9.34 mi · 21%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 9%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 6%
East Elm Street
0.28 mi · 1%
North Faxon Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chanhassen
00h 28m from Eagan
Leave By
4:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagan and Sunny near Norwood (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Norwood (historical)?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Eagan and 22.3 miles from Norwood (historical).

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Sunny near Norwood (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

29 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Norwood (historical). Straight-line distance: 37.38 mi (60.16 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 Norwood (historical)

Norwood (historical) is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7680200, -93.9274700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Norwood (historical) (-93.92747, 44.76802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.41 $6.92 $13.85
Premium $4.94 $7.76 $15.51
Diesel $6.07 $9.52 $19.05

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Norwood (historical). The current time is 11:36:15.

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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.