How far is Eagan, MN from Orrock, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Orrock, MN is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Orrock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Orrock.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
2675 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
2496 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Voyageur Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1541 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 15
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto 237th Avenue Northwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 5
2156 ft · 59 sec · County Road 5
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Continue on 184th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · 184th Street
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Turn left onto 261st Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · 261st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 261st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Orrock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 494 West
Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orrock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Orrock?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Eagan and 33.1 miles from Orrock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orrock.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Orrock. Straight-line distance: 52.2 mi (84 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 Orrock
Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 45.4438500, -93.7363600 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orrock (-93.73636, 45.44385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
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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