How far is Eagan, MN from Wilson, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Wilson, MN is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
118.62 mi
02h 25m
Flight
93.59 mi
150.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.59 mi
Kilometers
150.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.62 mi
Kilometers
190.9 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Mon, May 4, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Mon, May 4, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-05-04T08:37
Arrive Wilson
Mon, May 4, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Pine Island
MN

City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
59.2 mi
01h 12m
To Wilson
59.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 43 North: Winona

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1576 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 12

    103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
44.4 mi · 37%
I 90 East
34.2 mi · 29%
Rochester
21 mi · 18%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 5%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

33.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Island
01h 12m from Eagan
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Eagan and 59.4 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Island

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

41 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

82 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 93.59 mi (150.62 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 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Wilson (-91.68459, 43.95996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.39 $32.78
Premium $4.39 $18.36 $36.72
Diesel $4.86 $20.33 $40.66

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Wilson. The current time is 08:37:02.

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.