Origin
Eagan, MN
Late night in Eagan on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Le Sueur, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
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Le Sueur, MN
Noor Shalghen
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Le Sueur, MN covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, I 35E, Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Eagan, MN to Le Sueur, MN covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 35E South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35E South
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CR 42
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 88B
Toward CR 42
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 42 / County Road 42 West
Turn right onto CR 42 / County Road 42 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagan, MN to Le Sueur, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42 along the way.
Cr 42
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| I 35E | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Highway 13 South | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road 42 West | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Egan Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 19.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Le Sueur, MN.
1
Start on CR 31
222 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto CR 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 35E
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 88B
Toward CR 42
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 42
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 42 West
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CR 42
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Egan Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto MN 13
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 13 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 13
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on MN 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on MN 13
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on MN 13
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
14
Continue on MN 282
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MN 282
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Continue on MN 282
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
17
Continue on MN 282
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street East
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 282
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street West
19
Continue on MN 282
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
2nd Street West
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 169
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 169
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 169
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 169
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CR 22: Le Sueur
24
Continue on CR 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 22
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on CR 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commerce Street
26
Continue on CR 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
27
Turn left onto CR 22
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridge Street
28
Arrive at destination
CR 22
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Eagan, MN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Le Sueur, MN
The final approach into Le Sueur, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.64 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Le Sueur, MN
Late night in Le Sueur on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Le Sueur, MN covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, I 35E, Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Eagan, MN to Le Sueur, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42 along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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