How far is Le Sueur, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Le Sueur, MN to Eagan, MN is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
52.65 mi
00h 56m
Flight
43.76 mi
70.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.76 mi
Kilometers
70.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.74 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 30, 9:07 AM CDT
Return by in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Sueur
2026-04-30T08:11
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 30, 9:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Sueur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Le Sueur
25.3 mi
00h 28m
To Eagan
27.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Sueur and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 93

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 93

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North, MN 93 North

    2914 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 2nd Street West

    1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West

  9. 9

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South

    41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 35E North: Saint Paul

    1881 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Diffley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Sueur 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
22 mi · 42%
I 35E North
5.77 mi · 11%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 9%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 7%
Highway 13 South
3.29 mi · 6%
County Road 42 West
2.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Continue straight

11.8 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 28m from Le Sueur
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Le Sueur and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Sueur to Eagan?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Le Sueur and 27.4 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Le Sueur and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Sueur and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.42 km).

Le Sueur

#1 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-93.915269, 44.461315)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.28
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.64 $13.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.29 $14.59
Premium $4.39 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $4.86 $9.05 $18.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Sueur and Eagan. The current time is 08:11:27.

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.