How far is Eagan, MN from Spring Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Spring Lake, MN is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
57.16 mi
01h 09m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.16 mi
Kilometers
91.99 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Mon, May 25, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-25T06:51
Arrive Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
28.6 mi
00h 34m
To Spring Lake
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Spring Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North

    2131 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: Cambridge, North Branch

    1406 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 6 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
50.4 mi · 88%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 5%
Pilot Knob Road
1.67 mi · 3%
Saint Croix Trail
0.81 mi · 1%
US 10 West
0.31 mi · 1%
MN 95
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

18 mi · 00h 19m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 34m from Eagan
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Eagan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Spring Lake?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Eagan and 28.6 miles from Spring Lake.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Eagan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 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 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Spring Lake (-93.06578, 45.54218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.39 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $4.86 $9.83 $19.65

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Spring Lake. The current time is 06:51:37.

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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.