How far is Stillwater, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Stillwater, MN to Eagan, MN is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.98 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.81 mi
39.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.68 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Eagan
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Landfall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Stillwater
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Eagan
17.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street South

    934 ft · 18 sec · Main Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South

    1290 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 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 Stillwater 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 South
18.1 mi · 53%
MN 36 West
8.41 mi · 25%
I 35E South
2.68 mi · 8%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 7%
Saint Croix Trail North
1.33 mi · 4%
CR 28
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 South

Continue straight

8.53 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landfall
00h 20m from Stillwater
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Stillwater and 17.3 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Landfall

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

55 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 km).

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#1 Stillwater

Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates45.0563600, -92.8060400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street South (-92.806035, 45.056361)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.57
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.28 $8.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.71 $9.41
Premium $4.39 $5.27 $10.54
Diesel $4.86 $5.84 $11.67

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 Stillwater and Eagan. The current time is 21:29:33.

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.