How far is Lewiston, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Lewiston, MN to Eagan, MN is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
108.03 mi
01h 45m
Flight
85.51 mi
137.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.03 mi
Kilometers
173.85 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T18:29
Arrive Eagan
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States

From Lewiston
53.2 mi
00h 52m
To Eagan
54.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SW
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 Lewiston and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    3097 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1837 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

    1395 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 42

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 145th Street West

    1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Connemara Trail

    2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Robert Trail South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto McAndrews Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
69.1 mi · 64%
Whitewater Avenue
15.7 mi · 14%
County Road 42
3.73 mi · 3%
Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 2%
McAndrews Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Robert Trail South
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Island
00h 52m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Eagan?

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Lewiston and 54.8 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Island

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

41 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

82 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.61 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.869339, 43.984343)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.20
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.60 $27.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.94 $29.88
Premium $4.39 $16.73 $33.47
Diesel $4.86 $18.53 $37.06

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 Lewiston and Eagan. The current time is 18:29:50.

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.