How far is East Gull Lake, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from East Gull Lake, MN to Eagan, MN is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
157.86 mi
02h 39m
Flight
124.83 mi
200.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.83 mi
Kilometers
200.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.86 mi
Kilometers
254.05 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Gull Lake
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Gull Lake
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
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From East Gull Lake
75.2 mi
01h 20m
To Eagan
82.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Gull Lake and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Gull Lake and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Pike Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    100 m · 17 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    79 m · 8 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  20. 20

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gull Lake and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 125
88.8 mi · 56%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 16%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 14%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 125

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 20m from East Gull Lake
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Gull Lake and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Gull Lake to Eagan?

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from East Gull Lake and 82.6 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Gull Lake and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Gull Lake and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 124.83 mi (200.89 km).

East Gull Lake

#1 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Bay Road (-94.355761, 46.407937)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.76
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.88 $39.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.84 $43.68
Premium $4.39 $24.46 $48.93
Diesel $4.86 $27.09 $54.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Gull Lake and Eagan. The current time is 03:22:38.

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.