How far is Glenwood, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Glenwood, MN to Eagan, MN is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
149.19 mi
02h 25m
Flight
122.95 mi
197.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.95 mi
Kilometers
197.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.19 mi
Kilometers
240.1 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-15T23:46
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
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
Clearwater
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Glenwood
73 mi
01h 12m
To Eagan
76.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue East

    23.5 mi · 35 min · Minnesota Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1183 ft · 27 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: St. Cloud

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
89.9 mi · 60%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 17%
Minnesota Avenue East
23.5 mi · 16%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 2%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

89.6 mi · 01h 36m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearwater
01h 12m from Glenwood
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood 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 Glenwood to Eagan?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Clearwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Glenwood and 76.2 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.77 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Clearwater

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

119 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 122.95 mi (197.87 km).

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#1 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota Avenue East (-95.38976, 45.650238)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $18.77
Round trip
$37.55
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.77 $37.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.62 $41.25
Premium $4.39 $23.10 $46.20
Diesel $4.86 $25.58 $51.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and Eagan. The current time is 23:46:55.

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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.