Trip from Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 35, I 35E, Pilot Knob Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Eagan, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN?

The route from Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

126.2 mi

203 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 14m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 43m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 42m

8 PM

2h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, I 35E, Pilot Knob Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.1 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

63.1 miles from Eagan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 126.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 126.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and I 35E. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.1 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near I 35E.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 126.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 35E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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9 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 35E

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

12.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 35E

Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E North, US 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West

9

17.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

8

17.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North, I 694 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 114 Toward I 35E North, I 694 East

7

19 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 35E

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E North: Duluth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North: Duluth

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	88.1 mi	1h 34m
I 35E	33.3 mi	40m
Pilot Knob Road	1.7 mi	2m
Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
I 694	0.8 mi	<1m
US 10	0.3 mi	<1m
Purple Heart Memorial Highway	<0.1 mi	<1m
Carlton Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 88.1 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 31

1.7 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road

Use the left lane.

2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 35E North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

3

Merge onto I 35E

6.9 mi · 9 min · I 35E

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 35E

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

0.4 mi · 35 sec · I 35E

6

Merge onto I 35E; I 94

350 ft · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

7

Take the exit onto I 35E

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 35E

Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 10

Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Exit 114 Toward I 35E North, I 694 East Use the slight right lane.

10

Merge onto I 694

0.8 mi · 59 sec · I 694

11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

18 mi · 19 min · I 35E

Toward I 35E North: Duluth Use the slight left lane.

12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 35

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward CR 6: Barnum

14

Turn left onto CR 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

15

Turn right onto CR 52

144 ft · 4 sec · Carlton Street

16

Arrive at destination

CR 52

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.1 miles.

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 28 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.1 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnum, 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 126.2 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Eagan, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 88.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.1 mi from Eagan, MN · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Circle Pines, MN

63 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

Birchwood, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rock Creek, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.1 miles.

Arriving in Barnum, MN

The final approach into Barnum, 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 Barnum, MN.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eagan, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16514409147

Visit website

Cafe Astoria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

2.1 mi

Forepaugh's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffeesmith

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.1

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16513009039

Visit website

yellowbird coffee bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

1.5 mi

Luminary Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

1.8 mi

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Eagan, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16514409147

Visit website

Cafe Astoria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16513409471

Visit website

Forepaugh's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 3:30–10:30 pm

+16516663636

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Hodma Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16512733308

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Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16517724388

Visit website

Cabina Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Pine City, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13206295982

Visit website

Crasqui Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19526005578

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Kaffe Stuga Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.1

Harris, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+16516749958

Coffeesmith

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.1

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16513009039

Visit website

yellowbird coffee bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16514937134

Visit website

Luminary Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Abogados Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Makwa Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18

Roseville, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16513007946

Visit website

Crema Coffee + Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16128747477

Visit website

Northern Coffeeworks

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123534222

Visit website

Center For Lost Objects

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+16515042356

Visit website

Eagan Community Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eagan, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16516755550

Visit website

Snake River Fur Post

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 72.1

Pine City, Minnesota

+13206296356

Visit website

Minnesota Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16512256000

Visit website

Union Depot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 9

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16512022700

Visit website

Splash Valley Water Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Apple Valley, Minnesota

+19529532300

Visit website

Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 27.1

Lino Lakes, Minnesota

+16517801207

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.78 one way

$37.56 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$20.24	$40.47
premium	$4.53	$22.52	$45.03
diesel	$5.61	$27.86	$55.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Eagan, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

St. Paul, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Simon-Twin Cities Premium Outlets (Eagan, MN)

Eagan, MN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Inver Grove Ford - DCFC

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Blink Network

6 DCFC

McD #671 Jefferson

St. Paul, MN

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Macalester College Tennis Courts

St Paul, MN

RED_E

2 DCFC

Carleton & University

Saint Paul, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

IGH E250 N CUST

Inver Grove Heights, MN

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 ZEFNET: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.9	$13.25	$6.06
Efficient EV	31.6	$11.04	$5.05
EV Truck/SUV	50.5	$17.67	$8.08

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

Eagan, MN

Evening in Eagan on Thursday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barnum, MN

Evening in Barnum on Thursday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

2h 23m 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 Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, I 35E, Pilot Knob Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.1 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 $18.78 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 126.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 35E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Eagan, MN to Barnum, MN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Barnum, MN

Nearby Places

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

Coffeesmith

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

Cafe Astoria

Forepaugh's Restaurant

Hodma Restaurant

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

Cabina Coffee

Crasqui Restaurant

Kaffe Stuga Restaurant

Coffeesmith

yellowbird coffee bar

Luminary Coffeehouse

Abogados Café

Makwa Coffee

Crema Coffee + Cream

Northern Coffeeworks

Center For Lost Objects

Eagan Community Center

Snake River Fur Post

Minnesota Children's Museum

Union Depot

Splash Valley Water Park

Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eagan, MN

Barnum, MN

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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