How far is Grant, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Grant, MN to Eagan, MN is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Eagan.
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Start on Dellwood Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dellwood Road
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Turn left onto Jamaca Avenue North
1.9 mi · 5 min · Jamaca Avenue North
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Turn right onto 75th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min · 75th Street North
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Continue on Stillwater Road
736 ft · 25 sec · Stillwater Road
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Turn left onto Hilton Trail North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West
38 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2247 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South
1290 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Grant and Eagan.
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.
I 694 South
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8.53 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grant to Eagan?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Grant and 15.3 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grant and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Landfall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Richfield
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Landfall.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.13 km).
#1 Grant
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,147 |
| Coordinates | 45.0844100, -92.9104900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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