How far is Stanchfield, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Stanchfield, MN to Eagan, MN is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
72.55 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.06 mi
96.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.55 mi
Kilometers
116.76 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Stanchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanchfield
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanchfield
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
Oak Park
MN

Unincorporated community in Benton County, Minnesota

From Stanchfield
34 mi
00h 38m
To Eagan
38.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Stanchfield and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 389th Avenue Northeast

    2481 ft · 1 min · 389th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
389th Avenue Northeast
12.6 mi · 17%
US 10 East
10.9 mi · 15%
I 35E South
9.65 mi · 13%
Voyageur Highway
6.2 mi · 9%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 3%
CR 28
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Park
00h 38m from Stanchfield
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stanchfield 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 Stanchfield to Eagan?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Stanchfield and 38.6 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

88 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

110 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanchfield and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 60.06 mi (96.66 km).

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#1 Stanchfield

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,273
Coordinates45.6733000, -93.1832800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: 389th Avenue Northeast (-93.18328, 45.673256)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.27
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.14 $18.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.04 $20.08
Premium $4.39 $11.24 $22.49
Diesel $4.86 $12.45 $24.90

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 Stanchfield and Eagan. The current time is 07:29:49.

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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.