How far is Norwood Young America, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Norwood Young America, MN to Eagan, MN is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Young America and Eagan.
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Start on Morse Street North
827 ft · 38 sec · Morse Street North
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Turn right onto Faxon Road
1472 ft · 40 sec · Faxon Road
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Turn left
27 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 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 Norwood Young America 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.
Longest stretch
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27 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Norwood Young America and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood Young America to Eagan?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Norwood Young America and 22.3 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood Young America and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chanhassen.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood Young America and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 37.07 mi (59.66 km).
#1 Norwood Young America
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,794 |
| Coordinates | 44.7735700, -93.9216300 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
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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