How far is Young America (historical), MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Young America (historical), MN to Eagan, MN is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
41.51 mi
00h 53m
Flight
36.64 mi
58.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.8 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Young America (historical)
2026-04-19T05:54
Arrive Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Young America (historical)
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
Chanhassen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Young America (historical)
22.2 mi
00h 26m
To Eagan
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Young America (historical) and Eagan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Young America (historical) and Eagan.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    980 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    2341 ft · 2 min · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Faxon Road

    1472 ft · 40 sec · Faxon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    27 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue South

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Young America (historical) and Eagan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 East
9.23 mi · 22%
Cedar Avenue South
3.15 mi · 8%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 7%
MN 77 South
0.99 mi · 2%
Southeast 2nd Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
CR 30
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

27 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chanhassen
00h 26m from Young America (historical)
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Young America (historical) and Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Young America (historical) to Eagan?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Young America (historical) and 19.3 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Young America (historical) and Sunny near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

29 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Young America (historical) and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 km).

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#1 Young America (historical)

This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Population1,530
Coordinates44.7827400, -93.9135800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 2nd Avenue (-93.913542, 44.782741)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.42
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.21 $10.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.72 $11.45
Premium $4.39 $6.41 $12.82
Diesel $4.86 $7.10 $14.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Young America (historical) and Eagan. The current time is 05:54:35.

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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.