Origin
Champlin, MN
Night in Champlin on Thursday
Local time
9:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champlin, MN to Eagan, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champlin, MN
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Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Champlin, MN to Eagan, MN covers 38.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, Crosstown Highway, Cedar Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Champlin, MN to Eagan, MN covers 38.8 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 12 / Dayton Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 12 / Dayton Road
Turn right onto CR 12 / Dayton Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MN 62 East
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62 / Crosstown Highway toward MN 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62
6
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MN 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MN 77 South
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 21.1 mi | 27m |
| Crosstown Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dayton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 21.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champlin, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Richardson Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richardson Avenue East
2
Turn right onto CR 12
442 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dayton Road
3
Turn right onto US 169
21 mi
·
27 min
·
US 169
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MN 62 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto MN 62
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Toward MN 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MN 77 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto MN 77
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
12
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
13
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
14
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Champlin, MN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Champlin, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eagan, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eagan, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.55 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eagan, MN
Night in Eagan on Thursday
Local time
9:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Champlin, MN to Eagan, MN covers 38.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, Crosstown Highway, Cedar Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Champlin, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Champlin, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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