How far is Wheatland, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Wheatland, MN to Eagan, MN is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.72 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.15 mi
45.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.7 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Return by in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatland
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheatland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Wheatland
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Eagan
19.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Lake Trail

    2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kent Avenue

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 70th Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West

    6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East

    7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  10. 10

    Continue on Deuce Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Diffley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatland 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
17.8 mi · 47%
30th Street West
5.07 mi · 13%
State Highway 19
3.98 mi · 11%
70th Street West
2.58 mi · 7%
Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 5%
260th Street East
1.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 21m from Wheatland
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wheatland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Wheatland and 19.2 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wheatland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 km).

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#1 Wheatland

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates44.4646900, -93.4835600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Lake Trail (-93.483569, 44.464554)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.86 $6.47 $12.94

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 Wheatland and Eagan. The current time is 00:52:22.

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.