How far is Stanton, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Stanton, MN to Eagan, MN is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Eagan.
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Start on 8th Avenue Way
9 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Way
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Turn left onto Highway 19 Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Highway 56 Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount
1395 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42
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Continue on County Road 42
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42
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Turn right onto 145th Street West
1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue
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Turn left onto Connemara Trail
2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail
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Turn right onto Robert Trail South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South
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Turn left onto McAndrews Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Stanton and Eagan.
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.
US 52 North
Merge slight left
9.33 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Stanton and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanton to Eagan?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Stanton and 14.9 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanton and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 24.02 mi (38.66 km).
#1 Stanton
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 44.4719100, -93.0229900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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