Eagan, MN Road Trips

With 16 routes heading out and 20 heading in, Eagan, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Eagan, MN spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

36

Longest Drive

216.6 mi

Detroit Lakes, MN

Quickest Drive

10m

Apple Valley, MN

Plan Around Eagan, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Eagan, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Detroit Lakes, MN to Eagan, MN 216.5 mi · 4h 17m Menahga, MN to Eagan, MN 193.5 mi · 3h 57m Grand Rapids, MN to Eagan, MN 192.5 mi · 4h 7m Cloquet, MN to Eagan, MN 145.8 mi · 2h 49m

Continue From Eagan, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Eagan, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 216.6 mi · 4h 16m Eagan, MN to Grand Rapids, MN 191.3 mi · 4h Eagan, MN to Elbow Lake, MN 179.1 mi · 3h 24m Eagan, MN to Cross Lake, MN 165.3 mi · 3h 32m

Trips from Eagan, MN

Eagan, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

216.6 mi 4h 16m

Eagan, MN to Grand Rapids, MN

191.3 mi 4h

Eagan, MN to Elbow Lake, MN

179.1 mi 3h 24m

Eagan, MN to Cross Lake, MN

165.3 mi 3h 32m

Eagan, MN to Duluth, MN

161.7 mi 3h 3m

Eagan, MN to Cloquet, MN

144.7 mi 2h 43m

Eagan, MN to Braham, MN

70.9 mi 1h 31m

Eagan, MN to Springvale, MN

68.9 mi 1h 36m

Eagan, MN to Cokato, MN

63.5 mi 1h 27m

Eagan, MN to Howard Lake, MN

57 mi 1h 18m

Eagan, MN to Walcott, MN

47.8 mi 1h 6m

Eagan, MN to Afton, MN

23.7 mi 35m

Eagan, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN

22.7 mi 27m

Eagan, MN to New Market, MN

22 mi 26m

Eagan, MN to Bloomington, MN

14.3 mi 16m

Eagan, MN to Apple Valley, MN

7 mi 10m

Driving from Eagan, MN

On average, trips departing from Eagan, MN run 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 217 miles (4h 16m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Eagan, MN most often head toward Detroit Lakes, MN (216.6 mi, 4h 16m), Grand Rapids, MN (191.3 mi, 4h), Elbow Lake, MN (179.1 mi, 3h 24m), Cross Lake, MN (165.3 mi, 3h 32m), and Duluth, MN (161.7 mi, 3h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Eagan, MN, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Eagan, MN and 20 routes heading into Eagan, MN, covering 36 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 217 miles.

The longest mapped route from Eagan, MN covers 217 miles and takes approximately 4h 16m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Eagan, MN runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Eagan, MN costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Eagan, MN include Detroit Lakes, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, Elbow Lake, MN and Cross Lake, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.