How far is Falcon Heights, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Falcon Heights, MN to Eagan, MN is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.98 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.96 mi
20.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.11 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Falcon Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Heights
2026-04-23T13:45
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falcon Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mendota Heights
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Falcon Heights
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Eagan
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°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 Falcon Heights and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Heights and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Larpenteur Avenue West

    537 ft · 18 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  2. 2

    Continue on Larpenteur Avenue West

    628 ft · 22 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Snelling Avenue North

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Snelling Avenue North

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Snelling Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Snelling Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Selby Avenue

    929 ft · 37 sec · Selby Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ayd Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ayd Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Grand Avenue

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ayd Mill Road

    2861 ft · 1 min · Ayd Mill Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ayd Mill Road

    2428 ft · 1 min · Ayd Mill Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ayd Mill Road
8.36 mi · 56%
Snelling Avenue North
3.07 mi · 21%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 15%
CR 28
0.32 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Larpenteur Avenue West
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ayd Mill Road

Merge slight left

6.69 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota Heights
00h 12m from Falcon Heights
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights to Eagan?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Falcon Heights and 7.6 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mendota Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

59 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

96 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

110 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Heights and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.85 km).

Falcon Heights

#1 Falcon Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population5,628
Coordinates44.9916300, -93.1663300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Larpenteur Avenue West (-93.166331, 44.99171)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.78
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.89 $3.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.08 $4.16
Premium $4.39 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $4.86 $2.58 $5.16

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 Falcon Heights and Eagan. The current time is 13:45:38.

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.