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

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Spring Park, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.54 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.52 mi
39.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.52 mi
Kilometers
39.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.54 mi
Kilometers
55.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T12:43
Arrive Spring Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Eden Prairie
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Eagan
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Spring Park
17.3 mi
00h 24m

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
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    2168 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata

    2840 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 15 West

    3099 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Minnetonka

    6.5 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoreline Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 West
16.9 mi · 49%
Lake Minnetonka
6.5 mi · 19%
Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi · 12%
Diffley Road
2.55 mi · 7%
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
2.31 mi · 7%
US 12 West
1.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 494 West

Merge slight left

8.82 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Prairie
00h 24m from Eagan
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spring Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Eagan and 17.3 miles from Spring Park.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Spring Park.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eden Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Spring Park. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Spring Park

#2 Spring Park

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population1,761
Coordinates44.9352400, -93.6321800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Spring Park (-93.63218, 44.93524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.71
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.35 $8.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.39 $5.36 $10.72
Diesel $4.86 $5.93 $11.87

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 Spring Park. The current time is 12:43:44.

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.