Origin
Eagan, MN
Morning in Eagan on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Madison Lake, MN
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Madison Lake, MN covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35E, State Highway 60, Morristown Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.7 miles on I 35E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Eagan, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 67.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35E and State Highway 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.7 miles on I 35E.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 37.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and State Highway 60. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MN 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 56
Toward MN 60
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 60 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 56
Toward MN 60 West
5
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Chestnut Avenue
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 37.7 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 60 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Morristown Boulevard | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Highway 60 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Walnut Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Diffley Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Highway 60 West | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 37.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Madison Lake, 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
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 56
Toward MN 60
6
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 56
Toward MN 60 West
7
Turn left onto MN 60; I 35 ALT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 60 West
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MN 60; I 35 ALT
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Morristown Boulevard
9
Continue on MN 60
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 60
10
Continue on MN 60
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 60
11
Continue on MN 60
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 26
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Avenue
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 33.6 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 67.2 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 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 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison Lake, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Eagan, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 67.2 miles and 1h 20m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 35E for about 37.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Eagan, MN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison Lake, MN
The final approach into Madison Lake, 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 Madison Lake, 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
$9.61 one way
$19.22 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Eagan, MN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Apple Valley Ford
Apple Valley, MN
SYNERGEV
9 DCFC
Apple Ford Pro Elite
Lakeville, MN
SYNERGEV
8 DCFC
Simon-Twin Cities Premium Outlets (Eagan, MN)
Eagan, MN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
CircleK - Burnsville, MN
Burnsville, MN
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Burnsville
Burnsville, MN
FCN
4 DCFC
Flying J 576
Northfield, MN
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Freeway Ford - DCFC
Bloomington, MN
Blink Network
2 DCFC
DIRT_ROAD: 5
Blink Network: 2
SYNERGEV: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
EVGATEWAY: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
FCN: 1
Non-Networked: 1
eVgo Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
ZEFNET: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Madison Lake, MN
Morning in Madison Lake on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
31 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
1h 20m 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 Madison Lake, MN covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E, State Highway 60, Morristown Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 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 $9.61 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 67.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Eagan, MN to Madison Lake, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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