How far is Erie, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Erie, MN to Eagan, MN is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Eagan.
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Start on 350th Avenue Northeast
3.6 mi · 9 min · 350th Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street East
15.4 mi · 19 min · Center Street East
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Keep straight
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
85 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn left
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
24.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Eagan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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85 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Eagan?
The road trip is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aldrich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Erie and 153 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.47 one way or $78.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Aldrich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aldrich.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 256.53 mi (412.84 km).
#1 Erie
Human settlement in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 48.0722200, -95.7250000 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $39.47 | $78.95 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $43.37 | $86.73 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $48.58 | $97.15 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $53.80 | $107.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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