How far is Eagan, MN from Oronoco, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Oronoco, MN is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
65.21 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.98 mi
86.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.21 mi
Kilometers
104.94 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T04:51
Arrive Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
32.6 mi
00h 43m
To Oronoco
32.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Oronoco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Oronoco.

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview

    1818 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 12 East: Plainview

    122 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East White Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East White Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road

    42 m · 8 sec · East White Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    2063 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue

    1426 ft · 41 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
22.1 mi · 34%
Rochester
21 mi · 32%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 9%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 6%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 6%
East White Bridge Road
2.66 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 43m from Eagan
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Oronoco?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Eagan and 32.6 miles from Oronoco.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Oronoco. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.87 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 Oronoco

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population2,308
Coordinates44.1660800, -92.5349100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Oronoco (-92.53491, 44.16608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $4.39 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $4.86 $11.19 $22.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Oronoco. The current time is 04:51:53.

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.