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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.27 mi
03h 13m
Flight
150.6 mi
242.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.6 mi
Kilometers
242.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.27 mi
Kilometers
291.72 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gibbon
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Tyler
90.4 mi
01h 36m
To Eagan
90.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
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 Tyler and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23

    918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
50.2 mi · 28%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 19%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 12%
I 494 East
9.23 mi · 5%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibbon
01h 36m from Tyler
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

116 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 150.6 mi (242.36 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Strong Street (-96.134742, 44.278299)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.21 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.68
12.8 gal · 48.42 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyler and Eagan. The current time is 22:28:55.

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.