How far is Oak Park Heights, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Oak Park Heights, MN to Eagan, MN is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.92 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.11 mi
38.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Oak Park Heights.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.11 mi
Kilometers
38.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.92 mi
Kilometers
52.98 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park Heights
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Eagan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park Heights
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
Landfall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Oak Park Heights
16.2 mi
00h 19m
To Eagan
16.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park Heights and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 57th Street North

    60 m · 10 sec · 57th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Penfield Avenue North

    124 m · 19 sec · Penfield Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail North

    100 m · 13 sec · Stagecoach Trail North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 56th Street North

    1295 ft · 40 sec · 56th Street North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Street North

    2804 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    1088 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park Heights 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
12.7 mi · 39%
I 94 West
8.83 mi · 27%
Saint Croix Trail North
3.16 mi · 10%
I 35E South
2.68 mi · 8%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 7%
Minnesota Street South
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul

8.83 mi · 00h 10m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landfall
00h 19m from Oak Park Heights
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Oak Park Heights and Chance Snow Showers near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Park Heights to Eagan?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Oak Park Heights and 16.7 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Oak Park Heights and Chance Snow Showers near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Landfall

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

55 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park Heights and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 24.11 mi (38.8 km).

Oak Park Heights

#1 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: 57th Street North (-92.792982, 45.031484)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.39 $5.09 $10.19
Diesel $4.86 $5.64 $11.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park Heights and Eagan. The current time is 05:08:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.