How far is Roseau, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Roseau, MN to Eagan, MN is about 378.2 miles (608.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305 miles (490.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
378.26 mi
06h 27m
Flight
305 mi
490.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305 mi
Kilometers
490.85 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.26 mi
Kilometers
608.75 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseau
2026-04-22T20:07
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseau
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
New York Mills
MN

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Roseau
187.3 mi
03h 13m
To Eagan
190.9 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSE
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 Roseau and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    724 ft · 37 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 310th Street

    21.6 mi · 28 min · 310th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    40.6 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    9.5 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    85 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 28%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 7%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 6%
310th Street
21.6 mi · 6%
3rd Street East
9.56 mi · 3%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

85 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.2 mi
305 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York Mills
03h 13m from Roseau
Leave By
11:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roseau and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 378.2 miles (608.7 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New York Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.3 miles from Roseau and 190.9 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 305 miles (490.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.65 one way or $95.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roseau and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near New York Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New York Mills, 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 New York Mills.

RAIL

Staples

48 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

49 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Fargo

115 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseau and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 305 mi (490.85 km).

Roseau

#1 Roseau

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,659
Coordinates48.8460900, -95.7627700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue South (-95.762824, 48.84609)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.53 L · about $47.65
Round trip
$95.29
26.7 gal · 101.06 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $47.65 $95.29
Mid-grade $3.92 $52.35 $104.69
Premium $4.39 $58.63 $117.27
Diesel $4.86 $64.93 $129.87

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 Roseau and Eagan. The current time is 20:07:02.

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.