How far is Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN to Eagan, MN is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Eagan.
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Start on Ramada Avenue South
69 m · 12 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Turn right onto 20th Street South
1766 ft · 1 min · 20th Street South
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Turn left onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Turn right onto Afton Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Afton Boulevard
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Continue on 40th Street South
2.4 mi · 3 min · 40th Street South
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Continue on Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
37 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
44 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bailey Road
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Continue on Maxwell Avenue
2803 ft · 1 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 West
1200 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Wakota Bridge
751 ft · 18 sec · Wakota Bridge
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Merge slight left onto Wakota Bridge
2.9 mi · 4 min · Wakota Bridge
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road
155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road
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Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · 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 Lake Saint Croix Beach and Eagan.
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.
Wakota Bridge
Keep slight left
3.68 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lake Saint Croix Beach and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Saint Croix Beach to Eagan?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach and 13.6 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Saint Croix Beach and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near South Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Richfield
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.09 km).
#1 Lake Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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 (-93.167023, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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