How far is Grand Rapids, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MN to Eagan, MN is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Eagan.
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Start on Northwest 5th Street
849 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1899 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue
550 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue
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Continue straight
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road
155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road
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Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Grand Rapids and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Eagan?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Kroschel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Grand Rapids and 103.8 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.20 one way or $50.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Kroschel
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 Kroschel.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 169.01 mi (271.99 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.34 | $68.68 |
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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