How far is Saint Wendel, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Wendel, MN to Eagan, MN is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Wendel and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Wendel and Eagan.
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Start on the route
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4
39 m · 2 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 4
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 4
16 m · 1 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 4
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Continue on Veterans Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn right onto MN-15 S
1.1 mi · 2 min · MN-15 S
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
24.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · 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 Wendel and Eagan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Wendel and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Wendel to Eagan?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 48.9 miles from Saint Wendel and 52.6 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Saint Wendel and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
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 Albertville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Wendel and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 83.77 mi (134.82 km).
#1 Saint Wendel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 45.6660800, -94.3777800 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.04 | $28.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.41 | $34.83 |
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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