How far is Wells, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Wells, MN to Eagan, MN is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
94.1 mi
01h 39m
Flight
78.21 mi
125.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.1 mi
Kilometers
151.44 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-04-16T03:19
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells
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
Morristown
MN

City in Minnesota, US

From Wells
46.9 mi
00h 49m
To Eagan
47.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northwest

    37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 570th Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 20th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 30

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 35th Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 355th Avenue

    2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 30th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1938 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Owen Street

    1461 ft · 23 sec · North Owen Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Elysian Lake Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 60 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Diffley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
38 mi · 40%
State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 11%
35th Street
9.37 mi · 10%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 8%
East Elysian Lake Road
6.54 mi · 7%
570th Avenue
6.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 49m from Wells
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wells and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Wells and 47.2 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

84 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 78.21 mi (125.87 km).

Wells

#1 Wells

City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,691
Coordinates43.7460700, -93.7288400
Altitude353
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 Northwest (-93.728835, 43.7462)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167022, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.39 $14.58 $29.16
Diesel $4.86 $16.15 $32.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells and Eagan. The current time is 03:19:37.

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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.