How far is Sherburn, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Sherburn, MN to Eagan, MN is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
136.22 mi
02h 21m
Flight
110.9 mi
178.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.9 mi
Kilometers
178.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.22 mi
Kilometers
219.23 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Mon, May 25, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Sherburn
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherburn
2026-05-25T19:31
Arrive Eagan
Mon, May 25, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherburn
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
Clarks Grove
MN

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States

From Sherburn
78.2 mi
01h 10m
To Eagan
58 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherburn and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    29 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 4

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 4

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East: Fairmont

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Diffley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherburn 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
81.6 mi · 60%
I 90 East
72.5 mi · 53%
Diffley Road
1.07 mi · 1%
State Highway 4
0.85 mi · 1%
CR 30
0.35 mi
Pilot Knob Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

75 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Grove
01h 10m from Sherburn
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Sherburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherburn to Eagan?

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Clarks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Sherburn and 58 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.17 one way or $34.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Sherburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Grove

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

109 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherburn and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.48 km).

Sherburn

#1 Sherburn

City in Martin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,078
Coordinates43.6521800, -94.7269200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-94.727236, 43.652135)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $17.17
Round trip
$34.33
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.17 $34.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.86 $37.72
Premium $4.39 $21.13 $42.25
Diesel $4.86 $23.40 $46.79

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherburn and Eagan. The current time is 19:31:06.

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.