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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MN to Eagan, MN is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
93.6 mi
01h 34m
Flight
76.86 mi
123.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.64 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Eagan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Joseph
45.2 mi
00h 47m
To Eagan
48.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue North

    33 m · 7 sec · College Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Minnesota Street

    1.5 km · 4 min · West Minnesota Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    32 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 2

    1908 ft · 58 sec · County Road 2

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1915 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 E

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I-94 E

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 E
56.3 mi · 60%
I 494 South
25.2 mi · 27%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 3%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 3%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi · 1%
West Minnesota Street
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 E

Merge slight left onto I-94 E

56.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 47m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph 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 Joseph to Eagan?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 48.3 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.69 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

City in Minnesota, United States

Population7,763
Coordinates45.5649600, -94.3183300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue North (-94.318058, 45.565017)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.94 $25.88
Premium $4.39 $14.49 $28.99
Diesel $4.86 $16.05 $32.10

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Eagan. The current time is 22:02:27.

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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.