How far is Pequot Lakes, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Pequot Lakes, MN to Eagan, MN is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.6 mi
02h 50m
Flight
135.97 mi
218.82 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pequot Lakes.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.97 mi
Kilometers
218.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.6 mi
Kilometers
271.34 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Pequot Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequot Lakes
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequot Lakes
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
Saint Cloud
MN

City in Minnesota

From Pequot Lakes
80.8 mi
01h 25m
To Eagan
87.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°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 Pequot Lakes and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pequot Lakes and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 112

    16 m · 6 sec · County Road 112

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    997 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old MN 371

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old MN 371

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    593 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequot Lakes and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old MN 371
101 mi · 60%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 15%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 13%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 2%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old MN 371

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 25m from Pequot Lakes
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pequot Lakes and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pequot Lakes to Eagan?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Pequot Lakes and 87.9 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pequot Lakes and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

1 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

101 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

101 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequot Lakes and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 135.97 mi (218.82 km).

Pequot Lakes

#1 Pequot Lakes

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,305
Coordinates46.6030200, -94.3094400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 112 (-94.309599, 46.603022)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $21.24
Round trip
$42.47
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.24 $42.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $4.39 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $4.86 $28.94 $57.88

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 Pequot Lakes and Eagan. The current time is 22:32:33.

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.