How far is Wabasha, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Wabasha, MN to Eagan, MN is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.4 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.9 mi
101.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.9 mi
Kilometers
101.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.35 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Tue, May 26, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 11:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabasha
2026-05-26T08:52
Arrive Eagan
Tue, May 26, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabasha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Welch
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Wabasha
38 mi
00h 44m
To Eagan
37.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alleghany Avenue

    1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    1459 ft · 25 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  3. 3

    Continue on Grant Boulevard West

    1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West

  4. 4

    Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    43 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  15. 15

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

    1395 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 42

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 145th Street West

    1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Connemara Trail

    2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Robert Trail South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto McAndrews Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabasha 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
26.6 mi · 35%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 20%
US 52 North
9.64 mi · 13%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.59 mi · 9%
County Road 42
3.73 mi · 5%
South Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 61/Route 63

Continue on Route 61/Route 63

14.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welch
00h 44m from Wabasha
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wabasha and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Welch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Wabasha and 37.3 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Welch

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

16 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

56 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

73 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

95 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 62.9 mi (101.22 km).

Wabasha

#1 Wabasha

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,467
Coordinates44.3838600, -92.0329400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Alleghany Avenue (-92.032897, 44.38384)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $9.49
Round trip
$18.99
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.49 $18.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.43 $20.86
Premium $4.39 $11.68 $23.37
Diesel $4.86 $12.94 $25.88

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Wabasha and Eagan. The current time is 08:52:31.

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.