How far is Wheaton, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MN to Eagan, MN is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Eagan.
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Start on Broadway
2294 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
34 mi · 51 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Viking Trail
11.1 mi · 17 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on State Highway 27
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
116.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
24.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1827 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
116 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton 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 Wheaton to Eagan?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Wheaton and 104.1 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
St. Cloud
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 176.05 mi (283.33 km).
#1 Wheaton
Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 45.8044100, -96.4992300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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