How far is Hoyt Lakes, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Eagan, MN is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.01 mi
03h 31m
Flight
193.97 mi
312.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.97 mi
Kilometers
312.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.01 mi
Kilometers
352.47 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Hoyt Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoyt Lakes
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoyt Lakes
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Hoyt Lakes
110.4 mi
01h 45m
To Eagan
108.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Hoyt Lakes and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoyt Lakes and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 100

    2071 ft · 41 sec · County Highway 100

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 37

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 53 South

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  22. 22

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

    69 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

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

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoyt Lakes 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 50%
US 53 South
55.3 mi · 25%
I 35E South
17.8 mi · 8%
County Highway 100
11.7 mi · 5%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 5%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
194 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 45m from Hoyt Lakes
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hoyt Lakes 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 Hoyt Lakes to Eagan?

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Hoyt Lakes and 108.7 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.59 one way or $55.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hoyt Lakes and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoyt Lakes and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 193.97 mi (312.16 km).

Hoyt Lakes

#1 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennedy Memorial Drive (-92.138475, 47.519877)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.26 L · about $27.59
Round trip
$55.18
15.46 gal · 58.52 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.59 $55.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.31 $60.62
Premium $4.39 $33.95 $67.90
Diesel $4.86 $37.60 $75.20

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 Hoyt Lakes and Eagan. The current time is 02:22:05.

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.