How far is Rushford, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rushford and Eagan.
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Start on East Jessie Street
23 m · 5 sec · East Jessie Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
9.9 mi · 14 min · South Mill Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Austin
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester
710 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount
1395 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42
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Continue on County Road 42
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42
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Turn right onto 145th Street West
1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue
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Turn left onto Connemara Trail
2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail
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Turn right onto 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 Rushford and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
33.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rushford and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rushford to Eagan?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Oronoco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Rushford and 60.5 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rushford and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Oronoco
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 Oronoco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rushford and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 98.09 mi (157.86 km).
#1 Rushford
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,695 |
| Coordinates | 43.8083000, -91.7529300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
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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