How far is La Crescent, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from La Crescent, MN to Eagan, MN is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crescent and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crescent and Eagan.
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Start on South 1st Street
16 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1036 ft · 48 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
140 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester
710 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount
1395 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42
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Continue on County Road 42
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42
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Turn right onto 145th Street West
1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue
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Turn left onto Connemara Trail
2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail
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Turn right onto Robert Trail South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South
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Turn left onto McAndrews Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · 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 La Crescent and Eagan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 2nd Street
Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Crescent and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crescent to Eagan?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from La Crescent and 69.7 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crescent and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crescent and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 114.14 mi (183.69 km).
#1 La Crescent
City in the state of Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8280200, -91.3040300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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 (-93.167022, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.70 | $43.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
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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