How far is New York Mills, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Eagan, MN is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.52 mi
03h 11m
Flight
159.38 mi
256.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.38 mi
Kilometers
256.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.52 mi
Kilometers
306.62 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Mon, May 4, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in New York Mills
Mon, May 4, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York Mills
2026-05-04T02:58
Arrive Eagan
Mon, May 4, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York Mills
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From New York Mills
91.8 mi
01h 35m
To Eagan
98.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York Mills and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on East Centennial 84 Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Centennial 84 Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York Mills and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 55%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 13%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 11%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 4%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 35m from New York Mills
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York Mills and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Eagan?

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from New York Mills and 98.7 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New York Mills and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 159.38 mi (256.49 km).

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#1 New York Mills

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: East Centennial 84 Drive (-95.376115, 46.518067)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.35 $52.70
Premium $4.39 $29.51 $59.03
Diesel $4.86 $32.69 $65.37

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between New York Mills and Eagan. The current time is 02:58:21.

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.