Trip from Eagan, MN to Hibbing, MN

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

215.3 mi

347 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 59m ★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m

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

Downtown Eagan, MN, MN

Eagan, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Hibbing, MN, MN

Hibbing, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Eagan, MN to Hibbing, MN covers 215.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35E North, Purple Heart Memorial Highway, US 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.79 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

107.7 miles from Eagan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 215.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E North 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 4h 12m 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 Hibbing, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35E North Unavailable Refreshing
Purple Heart Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
US 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
MN 33 Unavailable Refreshing
the route Unavailable Refreshing
Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 37 Unavailable Refreshing
40th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 35E North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pilot Knob Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 35E North
3

Merge slight left

6.9 mi · 9 min
4

Keep slight left

2.7 mi · 4 min
5

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 36 sec
6

Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

351 ft · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
7

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

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 35E North, US 10 West
8

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

0.3 mi · 20 sec · US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
9

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

0.5 mi · 35 sec · I 35E North, I 694 East
10

Merge slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

18 mi · 19 min · I 35E North: Duluth
12

Keep slight left

105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

0.6 mi · 58 sec · MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

128 ft · 2 sec · the route
15

Exit the roundabout

19 mi · 25 min
16

Take the exit straight

0.4 mi · 30 sec
17

Merge slight right

31 mi · 36 min
18

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 41 sec
19

Turn left

174 ft · 3 sec
20

Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge

384 ft · 7 sec · Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
21

Continue on State Highway 37

3.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 37
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

138 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 37
23

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

14 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
24

Continue on 40th Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · 40th Street
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Beltline

20 ft · East Beltline
26

Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Beltline
27

Turn left onto East 25th Street

230 ft · 9 sec · East 25th Street
28

Turn right onto Brooklyn Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn Drive
29

Turn left onto East Howard Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Howard Street
30

Turn left onto 4th Avenue East

121 ft · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East
31

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 107.7 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 2h 6m 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.7 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hibbing, 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 215.3 miles and 4h 12m.

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 107.7 mi from Eagan, MN · 2h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finlayson, MN

108 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

Rock Creek, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finlayson, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hibbing, MN

The final approach into Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, 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

$30.79 one way

$61.59 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $33.24 $66.47
premium $4.39 $37.23 $74.46
diesel $5.64 $47.83 $95.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.6 0 $22.61 $10.33
Efficient EV 53.8 0 $18.84 $8.61
EV Truck/SUV 86.1 1 $30.14 $13.78

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Eagan, MN

Morning in Eagan on Monday

Local time

10:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hibbing, MN

Morning in Hibbing on Monday

Local time

10:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

17 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

4h 12m 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 Hibbing, MN covers 215.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E North, Purple Heart Memorial Highway, US 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.7 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 $30.79 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 4h 12m 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 Hibbing, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagan, MN to Hibbing, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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