How far is Eagan, MN from Wabasha, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Wabasha, MN is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
76.04 mi
01h 48m
Flight
62.9 mi
101.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.9 mi
Kilometers
101.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.04 mi
Kilometers
122.38 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 11:23 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Tue, May 26, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-26T09:35
Arrive Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 11:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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

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
Welch
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Eagan
38 mi
00h 54m
To Wabasha
38.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

  26. 26

    Continue on Grant Boulevard West

    1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West

  27. 27

    Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West

    731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alleghany Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
26.6 mi · 35%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 15%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 9%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 5%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 61/Route 63

Continue on Route 61/Route 63

14.8 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welch
00h 54m from Eagan
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagan and Sunny near Wabasha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Welch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Eagan and 38.1 miles from Wabasha.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagan and Sunny near Wabasha.

Stop Ideas Near Welch

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

16 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

56 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

73 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

95 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 62.9 mi (101.22 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Wabasha

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,467
Coordinates44.3838600, -92.0329400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.13
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.56 $19.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.39 $11.77 $23.54
Diesel $4.86 $13.04 $26.07

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Wabasha. The current time is 09:35:27.

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.