How far is Fredenberg, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Fredenberg, MN to Eagan, MN is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
173.57 mi
02h 44m
Flight
156.71 mi
252.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.71 mi
Kilometers
252.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.57 mi
Kilometers
279.34 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Fredenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredenberg
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredenberg
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Fredenberg
86.8 mi
01h 22m
To Eagan
86.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lavaque Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Lavaque Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lavaque Bypass Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lavaque Bypass Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ugstad Road

    2442 ft · 53 sec · Ugstad Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miller Trunk Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Miller Trunk Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    155 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 194

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 194

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Midway Road

    64 m · 3 sec · Midway Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Midway Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

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

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Fredenberg and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
119 mi · 68%
I 35E South
17.8 mi · 10%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 6%
Midway Road
9.41 mi · 5%
Lavaque Road
7.86 mi · 5%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 07m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 22m from Fredenberg
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fredenberg and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Fredenberg and 86.7 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredenberg and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 156.71 mi (252.2 km).

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#1 Fredenberg

Township in St.

Population1,339
Coordinates46.9738300, -92.2171300
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Lavaque Road (-92.217553, 46.973827)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.04 $48.07
Premium $4.39 $26.92 $53.85
Diesel $4.86 $29.82 $59.63

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 Fredenberg and Eagan. The current time is 23:11:17.

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.