Origin
Dellwood, MN
Afternoon in Dellwood on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dellwood, 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
36m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dellwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dellwood, MN to Eagan, MN covers 27.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dellwood Road North, Lake Avenue, Highway 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dellwood Road North | — | — |
| Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 61 | — | — |
| I 694 West | — | — |
| I 35E South | — | — |
| CR 28 | — | — |
| Yankee Doodle Road | — | — |
| Pilot Knob Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dellwood Road North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dellwood, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Dellwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dellwood Road North
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dellwood Road North
3
Continue on Lake Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Highway 61
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Highway 61
5
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the ramp right toward I 694 West
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 694 West
7
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
8
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
9
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E South
11
Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
12
Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
13
Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
14
Continue on Pilot Knob Road
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1:14 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
2 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
36m 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?
27.5 mi in 36m 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.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Dellwood Road North.
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 Dellwood, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 36m 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 Dellwood, 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 36m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 Dellwood, 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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