How far is Saint George, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Saint George, MN to Eagan, MN is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.35 mi
01h 35m
Flight
73.04 mi
117.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.04 mi
Kilometers
117.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.35 mi
Kilometers
143.8 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sat, May 30, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-30T07:40
Arrive Eagan
Sat, May 30, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Henderson
MN

City in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint George
44.9 mi
00h 47m
To Eagan
44.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on 631st Avenue

    5 m · 3 sec · 631st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fort Road

    28.4 mi · 39 min · Fort Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Broadway Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sunrise Drive

    63 m · 6 sec · Sunrise Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunrise Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dodd Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dodd Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Minnesota Avenue

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    56 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue

    9.2 mi · 11 min · North Minnesota Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street West

    1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South

    41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 35E North: Saint Paul

    1881 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Diffley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Minnesota Avenue
30.8 mi · 35%
Fort Road
28.4 mi · 32%
I 35E North
5.77 mi · 6%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 6%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 4%
Highway 13 South
3.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Road

Turn left onto Fort Road

28.4 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 47m from Saint George
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint George 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 George to Eagan?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Saint George and 44.4 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint George and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henderson, 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 Henderson.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

75 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

108 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 73.04 mi (117.55 km).

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#1 Saint George

Human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates44.3894100, -94.5324800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Road (-94.532492, 44.38939)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.35 $24.70
Premium $4.39 $13.83 $27.67
Diesel $4.86 $15.32 $30.64

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Eagan. The current time is 07:40:55.

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.