How far is Homer, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Homer, MN to Eagan, MN is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
124.77 mi
02h 02m
Flight
96.13 mi
154.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.13 mi
Kilometers
154.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.77 mi
Kilometers
200.8 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM CDT
Return by in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-23T11:53
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
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
Oronoco
MN

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

From Homer
62.5 mi
01h 01m
To Eagan
62.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Road

    1365 ft · 39 sec · Homer Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    145 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 14;US 61

    70 m · 3 sec · Mankato Avenue;Homer Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Mankato Avenue;Homer Road

    1030 ft · 18 sec · Mankato Avenue;Homer Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

    1395 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 42

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 145th Street West

    1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Connemara Trail

    2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Robert Trail South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McAndrews Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
69.1 mi · 55%
Homer Road
17.7 mi · 14%
Mankato Avenue
17.2 mi · 14%
County Road 42
3.73 mi · 3%
Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 2%
McAndrews Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oronoco
01h 01m from Homer
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homer 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 Homer to Eagan?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Oronoco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Homer and 62.3 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Oronoco

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

44 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

73 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

103 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 96.13 mi (154.71 km).

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#1 Homer

Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,351
Coordinates44.0213500, -91.5565300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Homer Road (-91.556539, 44.021357)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.41
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.70 $31.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.39 $19.32 $38.65
Diesel $4.86 $21.40 $42.80

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 Homer and Eagan. The current time is 11:53:23.

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.