How far is Osseo, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Osseo, MN to Eagan, MN is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.37 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.37 mi
Kilometers
58.53 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osseo
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
Edina
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Osseo
16 mi
00h 21m
To Eagan
20.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osseo and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    38 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1280 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto County Road 81

    2446 ft · 46 sec · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South

    663 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Cedar Avenue South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osseo 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100 South
10.7 mi · 29%
Cedar Avenue South
6.17 mi · 17%
Bottineau Boulevard
5.51 mi · 15%
Crosstown Highway
5.03 mi · 14%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 8%
County Road 81
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 100 South

Merge slight left

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edina
00h 21m from Osseo
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osseo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osseo to Eagan?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Osseo and 20.4 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osseo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Edina

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 Edina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 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 5.8 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 6.2 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 Edina.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,703
Coordinates45.1194100, -93.4024500
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.402614, 45.119395)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167022, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

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 Osseo and Eagan. The current time is 00:38:45.

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.