Origin
Eagan, MN
Late night in Eagan on Monday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
258.4 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
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6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
Tom Fisk
Bagley, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN covers 258.4 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Diffley Road, MN 77 North, Cedar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.2 miles from Eagan, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 258.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Diffley Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diffley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 77 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Diffley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Bagley, MN.
1
Start on Pilot Knob Road
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto Diffley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Diffley Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 494 West, MN 5 West
9
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
11 min
10
Keep slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 94 West: Saint Cloud
12
Continue straight
17 mi
·
18 min
13
Keep slight left
6.0 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
15
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
16
Continue on State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
17
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 11
18
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
19
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
21
Keep slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
22
Turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 210
23
Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
25
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
26
Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
27
Turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street East
28
Turn left onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
30
Continue straight
14 mi
·
17 min
31
Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 2, US 71: Crookston
32
Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
33
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
34
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
35
Turn left onto Main Avenue South
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Avenue South
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.2 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagley, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagan, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagan, MN
This is one driving day of about 258.4 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eagan, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.2 mi from Eagan, MN · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.2 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bagley, MN
The final approach into Bagley, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bagley, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.96 one way
$73.92 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
| premium | $4.39 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.41 | $114.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.13 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.61 | $10.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.18 | $16.54 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bagley, MN
Late night in Bagley on Monday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
129 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN covers 258.4 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diffley Road, MN 77 North, Cedar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.2 miles from Eagan, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagan, MN to Bagley, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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