How far is Eagan, MN from Red Wing, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Red Wing, MN is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 03m.
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.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Red Wing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Red Wing.
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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
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue
1156 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Red Wing.
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
11.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Red Wing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Red Wing?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Eagan and 22.6 miles from Red Wing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Red Wing.
Stop Ideas Near New Trier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Red Wing. Straight-line distance: 35.3 mi (56.81 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 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Wing (-92.5338, 44.56247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
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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