How far is Elmdale, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Elmdale, MN to Eagan, MN is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
117.12 mi
02h 01m
Flight
95.93 mi
154.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.93 mi
Kilometers
154.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.12 mi
Kilometers
188.49 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Elmdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmdale
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmdale
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Elmdale
56.3 mi
01h 00m
To Eagan
60.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 238

    4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nature Road

    5.4 mi · 12 min · Nature Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Centre Street

    1537 ft · 46 sec · West Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmdale 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
26.4 mi · 23%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 21%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 19%
Nature Road
5.42 mi · 5%
State Highway 238
4.02 mi · 3%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 00m from Elmdale
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elmdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Elmdale and 60.8 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elmdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmdale and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 95.93 mi (154.39 km).

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#1 Elmdale

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,021
Coordinates45.8333000, -94.4925100
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 238 (-94.492507, 45.83326)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167022, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.48
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.74 $29.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.19 $32.39
Premium $4.39 $18.14 $36.28
Diesel $4.86 $20.09 $40.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmdale and Eagan. The current time is 05:35:49.

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.