How far is Winona, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Winona, MN to Eagan, MN is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winona and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winona and Eagan.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto County Highway 32
597 ft · 12 sec · County Highway 32
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Continue on West 5th Street
2082 ft · 44 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Pelzer Street
1419 ft · 41 sec · Pelzer Street
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount
1395 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42
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Continue on County Road 42
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42
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Turn right onto 145th Street West
1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue
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Turn left onto Connemara Trail
2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail
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Turn right onto Robert Trail South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South
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Turn left onto McAndrews Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Winona and Eagan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Winona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winona to Eagan?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Wacouta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Winona and 69.2 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Wacouta
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 Wacouta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winona and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 91.63 mi (147.46 km).
#1 Winona
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,545 |
| Coordinates | 44.0499600, -91.6393200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
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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