How far is Eagan, MN from Oak Park Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
31.2 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.11 mi
38.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.11 mi
Kilometers
38.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.2 mi
Kilometers
50.21 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-18T06:38
Arrive Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Landfall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Eagan
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Oak Park Heights
15.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Oak Park Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Oak Park Heights.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, I 494 East

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

    2712 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North

    568 ft · 21 sec · Osgood Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 59th Street North

    710 ft · 19 sec · 59th Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

    1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North

    1125 ft · 55 sec · Penrose Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 57th Street North

    22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Oak Park Heights.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 East
18.1 mi · 58%
MN 36 East
7.88 mi · 25%
I 35E North
2.12 mi · 7%
Pilot Knob Road
1.67 mi · 5%
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.64 mi · 2%
I 494 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 494 East

Merge slight left

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landfall
00h 21m from Eagan
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Eagan and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Oak Park Heights?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Eagan and 15.6 miles from Oak Park Heights.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Eagan and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Landfall

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

55 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Oak Park Heights. Straight-line distance: 24.11 mi (38.8 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Oak Park Heights

#2 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Oak Park Heights (-92.79298, 45.03136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.85
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.93 $7.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.31 $8.63
Premium $4.39 $4.83 $9.66
Diesel $4.86 $5.35 $10.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Oak Park Heights. The current time is 06:38:44.

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.