How far is Walcott, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Walcott, MN to Eagan, MN is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
48.18 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.45 mi
63.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.45 mi
Kilometers
63.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.18 mi
Kilometers
77.54 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walcott
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walcott
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
Webster
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Walcott
23.7 mi
00h 26m
To Eagan
24.4 mi
00h 26m

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
10 to 15 mph SSE
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 Walcott and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falk Avenue

    2539 ft · 2 min · Falk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 240th Street East

    3.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Street East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cabot Avenue

    1953 ft · 54 sec · Cabot Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Glynview Trail

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glynview Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Street

    1495 ft · 49 sec · Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest

    2358 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Division Street West

    1930 ft · 45 sec · Division Street West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Diffley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · 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 Walcott 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
35.5 mi · 74%
240th Street East
3.1 mi · 6%
Glynview Trail
2.4 mi · 5%
Lyndale Avenue North
2.1 mi · 4%
Diffley Road
1.07 mi · 2%
9th Avenue Southwest
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
00h 26m from Walcott
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walcott and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Walcott and 24.4 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Webster

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 39.45 mi (63.49 km).

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#1 Walcott

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,007
Coordinates44.2333000, -93.1835500
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Falk Avenue (-93.182181, 44.233297)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.13
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.07 $12.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.67 $13.33
Premium $4.39 $7.47 $14.93
Diesel $4.86 $8.27 $16.54

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 Walcott and Eagan. The current time is 23:38:40.

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.