How far is North Oaks, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Eagan, MN is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.31 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.07 mi
33.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.07 mi
Kilometers
33.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.31 mi
Kilometers
40.73 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in North Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Oaks
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive Eagan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Oaks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From North Oaks
12.2 mi
00h 15m
To Eagan
13 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oaks Road

    1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Oriole Lane

    698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Lake Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rice Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rice Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street

    71 m · 5 sec · Rice Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rice Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Rice Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Rice Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 694 East

    68 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto I 694 East

    2120 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2774 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

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

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Oaks 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
9.65 mi · 38%
Voyageur Highway
6.2 mi · 25%
Rice Street
2.34 mi · 9%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 9%
East Pleasant Lake Road
1.88 mi · 7%
I 694 East
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

9.65 mi · 00h 14m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 15m from North Oaks
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Oaks and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Oaks to Eagan?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from North Oaks and 13 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Oaks and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near 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 Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 9.6 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 Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 21.07 mi (33.91 km).

North Oaks

#1 North Oaks

City in the U.

Population5,345
Coordinates45.1027400, -93.0791100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oaks Road (-93.079772, 45.10261)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.35
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.18 $6.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.39 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $4.86 $4.33 $8.66

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 North Oaks and Eagan. The current time is 23:17:03.

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.