How far is Minneapolis, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Eagan, MN is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Eagan.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward I 35W South
2309 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue
883 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
699 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 8th Street
768 ft · 13 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on Minnehaha Avenue
657 ft · 12 sec · Minnehaha Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 13 South
72 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sioux Trail
988 ft · 21 sec · Sioux Trail
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Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilot Knob Road
2.4 mi · 5 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 Minneapolis 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.
Hiawatha Avenue
Continue on Hiawatha Avenue
5.17 mi · 00h 10m
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 Minneapolis and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Eagan?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Minneapolis and 13.9 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
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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