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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.67 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.97 mi
107.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.97 mi
Kilometers
107.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.21 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olmsted County
Mon, Jul 27, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Mon, Jul 27, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-07-27T06:04
Arrive Olmsted County
Mon, Jul 27, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
9:30 PM CDT
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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Eagan
39.8 mi
00h 54m
To Olmsted County
39.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 110th Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 117th Street East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2441 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 55th Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 55th Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on 48th Street Northeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 48th Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue North

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Avenue North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Circle Drive Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Towne Club Parkway Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast

    64 m · 6 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right

    42 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1726 ft · 3 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Olmsted County.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
30.5 mi · 38%
Rochester
21 mi · 26%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 7%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 5%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 5%
East Circle Drive Northeast
3.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
00h 54m from Eagan
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Olmsted County. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.77 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Olmsted County

#2 Olmsted County

County in Minnesota, United States

Population159,298
Coordinates44.0037500, -92.4017700
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Olmsted County (-92.40177, 44.00375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Olmsted County. The current time is 06:04:31.

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.