How far is New Prague, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from New Prague, MN to Eagan, MN is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Prague and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Prague and Eagan.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street East
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East
160 m · 15 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
18 m · 2 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
37 m · 3 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street East
759 ft · 19 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
37 m · 3 sec · 280th Street West
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Exit the rotary onto 280th Street West
1219 ft · 30 sec · 280th Street West
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Continue on State Highway 19
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 30th Street West
140 m · 26 sec · 30th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 30th Street West
36 m · 7 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Turn left onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East
7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Diffley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · 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 New Prague and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Prague 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 New Prague to Eagan?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from New Prague and 17.8 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Prague and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Prague and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.45 km).
#1 New Prague
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,820 |
| Coordinates | 44.5433000, -93.5760700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
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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