How far is Eagan, MN from Wells, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Wells, MN is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
93.6 mi
01h 58m
Flight
78.21 mi
125.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.64 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-16T05:19
Arrive Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Morristown
MN

City in Minnesota, US

From Eagan
46.8 mi
00h 59m
To Wells
46.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35E South

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Elysian Lake Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Owen Street

    1461 ft · 27 sec · North Owen Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1938 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 30th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 355th Avenue

    2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 35th Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 30

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 570th Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest

    2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    37 m · 4 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
38 mi · 41%
State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 11%
35th Street
9.37 mi · 10%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 8%
East Elysian Lake Road
6.54 mi · 7%
570th Avenue
6.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 59m from Eagan
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagan and Sunny near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Eagan and 46.8 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

84 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Wells. Straight-line distance: 78.21 mi (125.87 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Wells

City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,691
Coordinates43.7460700, -93.7288400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Wells (-93.72884, 43.74607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.94 $25.88
Premium $4.39 $14.49 $28.99
Diesel $4.86 $16.05 $32.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Wells. The current time is 05:19:12.

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.