How far is Eagan, MN from Vermillion, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Vermillion, MN is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.83 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.32 mi
21.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.83 mi
Kilometers
28.69 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rich Valley
MN

Township in McLeod County, Minnesota

From Eagan
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Vermillion
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward CR 62 East

    43 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 190th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street West

    1906 ft · 46 sec · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rochester
6.63 mi · 37%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 23%
190th Street East
1.92 mi · 11%
117th Street East
1.32 mi · 7%
Pilot Knob Road
1.08 mi · 6%
Rich Valley Boulevard
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

6.63 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rich Valley
00h 13m from Eagan
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vermillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rich Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Eagan and 8.9 miles from Vermillion.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vermillion.

Stop Ideas Near Rich Valley

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

27 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

45 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

115 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Vermillion. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.44 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 Vermillion

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

Population1,235
Coordinates44.6735800, -92.9671500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Vermillion (-92.96715, 44.67358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.47 $4.94
Premium $4.39 $2.77 $5.53
Diesel $4.86 $3.06 $6.13

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Vermillion. The current time is 17:42:49.

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.