How far is Olmsted County, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Olmsted County, MN to Eagan, MN is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.83 mi
01h 22m
Flight
66.97 mi
107.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.97 mi
Kilometers
107.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.03 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Mon, Jul 27, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Olmsted County
Mon, Jul 27, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olmsted County
2026-07-27T04:56
Arrive Eagan
Mon, Jul 27, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olmsted County
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Olmsted County
37.9 mi
00h 41m
To Eagan
37.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted County and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    548 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    1178 ft · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    42 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast

    52 m · 5 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on East Circle Drive Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 37th Street Northeast

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 37th Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right

    61 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 52 North, US 63 North

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

    1395 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 42

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 145th Street West

    1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Connemara Trail

    2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Robert Trail South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McAndrews Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Olmsted County and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
57 mi · 75%
County Road 42
3.73 mi · 5%
East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5%
Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 3%
McAndrews Road
2.19 mi · 3%
37th Street Northeast
2.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
00h 41m from Olmsted County
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Olmsted County and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olmsted County to Eagan?

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Olmsted County and 37.9 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Olmsted County and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted County and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.77 km).

Olmsted County

#1 Olmsted County

County in Minnesota, United States

Population159,298
Coordinates44.0037500, -92.4017700
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.40289, 44.006126)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.13
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.56 $19.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.39 $11.77 $23.54
Diesel $4.86 $13.04 $26.07

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Olmsted County and Eagan. The current time is 04:56:37.

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.