How far is Lino Lakes, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Eagan, MN is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lino Lakes and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes and Eagan.
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Start on Black Duck Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street
36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
2810 ft · 54 sec · Birch Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hodgson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hodgson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hodgson Road
38 m · 7 sec · Hodgson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hodgson Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hodgson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street
41 m · 3 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street
37 m · 2 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
101 m · 7 sec · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 694 East
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 694 East
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
2774 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.6 mi · 14 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 Lino Lakes 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.
I 35E South
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.65 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Lino Lakes and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lino Lakes to Eagan?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lino Lakes and 15.5 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lino Lakes and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.07 km).
#1 Lino Lakes
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,427 |
| Coordinates | 45.1602400, -93.0888300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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