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Trip from Chisago City, MN to Eagan, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

46.9 mi

75 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Chisago City, MN, MN

Chisago City, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Minnesota, United States

Eagan, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chisago City, MN to Eagan, MN covers 46.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, CR 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lake Boulevard
Saint Paul
CR 96
Centerville Road
County Road E
I 35E South
CR 28
Yankee Doodle Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lake Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City, MN and Eagan, MN.

1

Start on Lake Boulevard

52 ft · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
2

Continue on Lake Boulevard

9.1 mi · 11 min · Lake Boulevard
3

Merge slight left

5.0 mi · 5 min
4

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

9.9 mi · 10 min · Saint Paul
5

Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

0.3 mi · 39 sec · CR 96
6

Turn right

492 ft · 12 sec
7

Turn left onto Centerville Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Centerville Road
8

Turn left onto County Road E

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road E
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

226 ft · 5 sec · I 35E South: Saint Paul
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 35E South
11

Merge slight right

1.6 mi · 2 min
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
13

Keep slight right

0.7 mi · 49 sec
14

Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

9.6 mi · 13 min · I 35E South
15

Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
16

Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

509 ft · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road
17

Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
18

Continue on Pilot Knob Road

512 ft · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Birchwood, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Birchwood, MN

23 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

Forest Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Birchwood, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Chisago City, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.98 one way

$13.96 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $7.52 $15.04
premium $4.53 $8.37 $16.74
diesel $5.61 $10.35 $20.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chisago City, MN

Afternoon in Chisago City on Saturday

Local time

3:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagan, MN

Afternoon in Eagan on Saturday

Local time

3:01 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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

50m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

46.9 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lake Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chisago City, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chisago City, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chisago City, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagan, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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