How far is Marion, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Marion, MN to Eagan, MN is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
80.8 mi
01h 20m
Flight
71.9 mi
115.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.9 mi
Kilometers
115.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.8 mi
Kilometers
130.04 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Wanamingo
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Marion
40.7 mi
00h 40m
To Eagan
40.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 29 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

    1395 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 42

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 145th Street West

    1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Connemara Trail

    2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Robert Trail South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McAndrews Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
54th Street Southeast
59.4 mi · 73%
County Road 42
3.73 mi · 5%
Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 3%
McAndrews Road
2.19 mi · 3%
Robert Trail South
1.24 mi · 2%
Biscayne Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

54th Street Southeast

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanamingo
00h 40m from Marion
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Wanamingo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Marion and 40.1 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Wanamingo

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

35 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

80 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

96 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 71.9 mi (115.71 km).

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#1 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.348224, 43.9435)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.34
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.17 $20.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.17 $22.35
Premium $4.39 $12.52 $25.03
Diesel $4.86 $13.86 $27.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Eagan. The current time is 04:10:44.

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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.