How far is Rosemount, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Rosemount, MN to Eagan, MN is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosemount and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemount and Eagan.
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Start on 145th Street West
27 m · 7 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto South Robert Trail
1839 ft · 51 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn slight right
70 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
2081 ft · 41 sec · South Robert Trail
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Continue on Robert Trail South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South
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Turn left onto McAndrews Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Rosemount and Eagan.
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.
Pilot Knob Road
Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rosemount and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosemount to Eagan?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Apple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Rosemount and 3.4 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rosemount and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosemount and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.89 km).
#1 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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