How far is Spicer, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Eagan, MN is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.45 mi
02h 11m
Flight
91.53 mi
147.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.53 mi
Kilometers
147.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.45 mi
Kilometers
213.16 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
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
Waverly
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Spicer
53.6 mi
01h 05m
To Eagan
78.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 10

    123 m · 13 sec · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Avenue South

    2280 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kandiyohi Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Kandiyohi Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 15th Ave Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue West

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  15. 15

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  20. 20

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  22. 22

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  24. 24

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

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

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spicer 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
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
16.7 mi · 13%
US 12
15.9 mi · 12%
Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 10%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 10%
East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 9%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 05m from Spicer
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Spicer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Spicer and 78.9 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Spicer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

57 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.3 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 23 (-94.93972, 45.233004)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.33
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.67 $33.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.31 $36.62
Premium $4.39 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $4.86 $22.71 $45.43

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 Spicer and Eagan. The current time is 10:37:40.

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.