How far is Eagan, MN from Rushford, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Rushford, MN is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
125.14 mi
02h 35m
Flight
98.09 mi
157.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.09 mi
Kilometers
157.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.14 mi
Kilometers
201.39 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rushford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Rushford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Oronoco
MN

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

From Eagan
62.5 mi
01h 17m
To Rushford
62.6 mi
01h 17m

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
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 43 South: Rushford

    1705 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Jessie Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Jessie Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jessie Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
44.4 mi · 36%
I 90 East
31.2 mi · 25%
Rochester
21 mi · 17%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 5%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oronoco
01h 17m from Eagan
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Oronoco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Eagan and 62.6 miles from Rushford.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oronoco

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

44 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

73 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

103 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Rushford. Straight-line distance: 98.09 mi (157.86 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Rushford

City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,695
Coordinates43.8083000, -91.7529300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Rushford (-91.75293, 43.8083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.72 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.55
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.77 $31.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.33 $34.66
Premium $4.39 $19.41 $38.83
Diesel $4.86 $21.50 $43.00

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 Rushford. The current time is 00:10:36.

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.