How far is Saint Francis, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, MN to Eagan, MN is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Francis and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Eagan.
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Start on Bridge Street Northwest
822 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
1612 ft · 38 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard
37 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest
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Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest
2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northwest
4.6 mi · 8 min · 7th Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto US 10 East, MN 47 South
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road
155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road
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Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Saint Francis 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.
I 35E South
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.65 mi · 00h 14m
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 Saint Francis and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Eagan?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Saint Francis and 27.2 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Francis and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 41.35 mi (66.54 km).
#1 Saint Francis
City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 8,065 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -93.3594000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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