How far is Eagan, MN from Redby, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Redby, MN is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.75 mi
05h 47m
Flight
228.16 mi
367.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.16 mi
Kilometers
367.18 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.75 mi
Kilometers
427.69 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Redby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Eagan
132.8 mi
02h 53m
To Redby
133 mi
02h 53m

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
67°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2770 ft · 1 min · Diffley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    973 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  25. 25

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  26. 26

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1270 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    117 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Irvine Avenue Northwest

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

  39. 39

    Continue on County Road 15

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  40. 40

    Continue on Irvine Avenue Northwest

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Irvine Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast

  42. 42

    Continue on Reservation Highway 18

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Reservation Hwy 40

    3 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 13%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 13%
State 64
28.6 mi · 11%
I 494 West
24.9 mi · 9%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 53m from Eagan
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Chance Light Rain near Redby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Eagan and 133 miles from Redby.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Chance Light Rain near Redby.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Redby. Straight-line distance: 228.16 mi (367.18 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Redby

#2 Redby

City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,334
Coordinates47.8785700, -94.9130500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Redby (-94.91305, 47.87857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.5 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.95
18.76 gal · 71 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $33.48 $66.95
Mid-grade $3.92 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $4.39 $41.20 $82.39
Diesel $4.86 $45.62 $91.25

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 Redby. The current time is 02:05:27.

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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.