How far is Eagan, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Nowthen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Nowthen.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North
2131 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2303 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Nowthen.
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.
US 10 West
Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Eagan and Sunny near Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Eagan and 24.5 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Sunny near Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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