How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Eagan, MN is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.19 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.16 mi
34.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.19 mi
Kilometers
43.76 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sun, Apr 26, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahtomedi
2026-04-26T09:58
Arrive Eagan
Sun, Apr 26, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mahtomedi
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
South Saint Paul
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Mahtomedi
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Eagan
13.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Griffin Avenue

    142 m · 22 sec · Griffin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    654 ft · 33 sec · Juniper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Warner Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Warner Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stillwater Road

    1898 ft · 55 sec · Stillwater Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hilton Trail North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West

    38 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2247 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South

    1290 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahtomedi 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 South
18.1 mi · 66%
I 35E South
2.68 mi · 10%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 8%
Hilton Trail North
1.45 mi · 5%
North Warner Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
MN 36 West
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 694 South

Continue straight

8.53 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Saint Paul
00h 17m from Mahtomedi
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mahtomedi to Eagan?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13.5 miles from Mahtomedi and 13.7 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near South Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Richfield

Richfield , MN
6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Rating 2.9/5 11 reviews City Hall
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

53 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahtomedi and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 21.16 mi (34.05 km).

Mahtomedi

#1 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Griffin Avenue (-92.952223, 45.069686)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.85
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.43 $6.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.39 $4.22 $8.43
Diesel $4.86 $4.67 $9.34

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahtomedi and Eagan. The current time is 09:58:47.

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.