How far is Tyler, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Eagan, MN is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tyler and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyler and Eagan.
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Start on Strong Street
886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street
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Continue on South Tyler Street
2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Garfield Street
2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14
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Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23
918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto East College Drive
2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive
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Continue on State Highway 19
13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Bridge Street
3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · 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 Tyler and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MN 19
Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tyler and Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tyler to Eagan?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Tyler and 90.9 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tyler and Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Gibbon
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 Gibbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 150.6 mi (242.36 km).
#1 Tyler
City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 44.2783000, -96.1347500 |
| Altitude | 531 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
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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