How far is Taylors Falls, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Taylors Falls, MN to Eagan, MN is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
60.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.32 mi
77.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.32 mi
Kilometers
77.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.46 mi
Kilometers
97.3 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Taylors Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylors Falls
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylors Falls
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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Taylors Falls
30.3 mi
00h 35m
To Eagan
30.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°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 Taylors Falls and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylors Falls and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    12 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bench Street

    43 m · 7 sec · Bench Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moberg Trail

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

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

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylors Falls 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
25.7 mi · 43%
I 35E South
17.8 mi · 29%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 16%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Pilot Knob Road
2.26 mi · 4%
Moberg Trail
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lake Boulevard

Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

14.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 35m from Taylors Falls
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylors Falls and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylors Falls to Eagan?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Taylors Falls and 30.1 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylors Falls and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylors Falls and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 48.32 mi (77.77 km).

Taylors Falls

#1 Taylors Falls

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,035
Coordinates45.4019100, -92.6524300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-92.65243, 45.401807)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.39 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $4.86 $10.36 $20.72

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 Taylors Falls and Eagan. The current time is 23:19:09.

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.