How far is Foley, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Foley, MN to Eagan, MN is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
90.51 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.58 mi
111.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.58 mi
Kilometers
111.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.51 mi
Kilometers
145.66 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sat, May 30, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in Foley
Sat, May 30, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-05-30T11:04
Arrive Eagan
Sat, May 30, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foley
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Foley
42 mi
00h 48m
To Eagan
48.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue North

    810 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2846 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foley 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 28%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 24%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 3%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 3%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Continue straight

24.7 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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 48m from Foley
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foley and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Foley and 48.5 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foley and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 69.58 mi (111.98 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue North (-93.909812, 45.664645)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.77
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.39 $22.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.39 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $4.86 $15.52 $31.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Foley and Eagan. The current time is 11:04:34.

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.