How far is Hutchinson, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, MN to Eagan, MN is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.94 mi
01h 19m
Flight
59.2 mi
95.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.94 mi
Kilometers
109.34 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
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
Saint Bonifacius
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Hutchinson
32.4 mi
00h 39m
To Eagan
35.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 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 Hutchinson and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue Southwest

    39 m · 11 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    812 ft · 25 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    1095 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Adams Street Southeast

    831 ft · 23 sec · Adams Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Adams Street Northeast

    667 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Bluff Street Northeast

    560 ft · 18 sec · Bluff Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 7 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West 78th Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    9 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson 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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 7 East
36.2 mi · 53%
I 494 East
9.23 mi · 14%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.63 mi · 8%
West 78th Street
3.75 mi · 6%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 5%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 7 East

Continue straight

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Bonifacius
00h 39m from Hutchinson
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson to Eagan?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Saint Bonifacius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Hutchinson and 35.5 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Bonifacius

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

80 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

103 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.28 km).

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#1 Hutchinson

City in Minnesota

Population1,200
Coordinates44.8877400, -94.3697100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue Southwest (-94.36971, 44.887701)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $8.57
Round trip
$17.13
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.57 $17.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.39 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $4.86 $11.67 $23.35

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 Hutchinson and Eagan. The current time is 00:54:51.

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.