Origin
Chisago City, MN
Afternoon in Chisago City on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Chisago City, MN
Tom Fisk
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Eagan, MN
Afternoon in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
1:37 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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