How far is Kingston, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Kingston, MN to Eagan, MN is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
80.14 mi
01h 34m
Flight
62.24 mi
100.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.24 mi
Kilometers
100.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.14 mi
Kilometers
128.97 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-12T18:29
Arrive Eagan
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Independence
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Kingston
38.8 mi
00h 47m
To Eagan
41.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 722nd Avenue

    29 m · 8 sec · 722nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    916 ft · 36 sec · County Road 27

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MN 15

    8.1 mi · 10 min · MN 15

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Parker Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  6. 6

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  14. 14

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  16. 16

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
16.7 mi · 21%
US 12
15.9 mi · 20%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 16%
MN 15
8.08 mi · 10%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 5%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 47m from Kingston
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Eagan?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Kingston and 41.4 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 62.24 mi (100.16 km).

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#1 Kingston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,273
Coordinates45.1969100, -94.3133200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: 722nd Avenue (-94.313185, 45.19691)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167022, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.10 $22.19
Premium $4.39 $12.43 $24.86
Diesel $4.86 $13.77 $27.53

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Eagan. The current time is 18:29:54.

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.