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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Avenue South
724 ft · 37 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on 310th Street
21.6 mi · 28 min · 310th Street
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Turn straight
40.6 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street East
9.5 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street East
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Turn left
85 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn left
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
24.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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85 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York Mills.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseau and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 305 mi (490.85 km).
#1 Roseau
City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,659 |
| Coordinates | 48.8460900, -95.7627700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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