How far is Eagan, MN from Olmsted County, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Olmsted County, MN is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Olmsted County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Olmsted County.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road
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Continue on 110th Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East
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Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto 117th Street East
1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East
1740 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2441 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
1356 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 55th Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 3 min · 55th Street Northwest
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Continue on 48th Street Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 48th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue North
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
64 m · 6 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right
42 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1726 ft · 3 min
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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 Olmsted County.
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.
Rochester
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 00h 24m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Olmsted County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Olmsted County?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Eagan and 39.9 miles from Olmsted County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Olmsted County.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek
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 Belle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Olmsted County. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.77 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 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olmsted County (-92.40177, 44.00375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
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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