Trip from Eagan, MN to New Market, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 35E, 260th Street East, Diffley 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 11 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 $3.15 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.

Drive Time

26m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 31m

10 AM

0h 28m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 31m

8 PM

0h 25m

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 New Market, MN covers 22 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35E, 260th Street East, Diffley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on I 35E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 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

11 miles from Eagan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 22 miles, with most of the trip on I 35E and 260th Street East. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.5 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 9 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 17.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,128 ft 945 ft

Total Climb

327 ft

Total Descent

164 ft

Highest Point

1,128 ft

~20.5 mi in

Elevation Range

183 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and 260th Street East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / Diffley Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 30 / Diffley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 30 / Diffley Road

Turn left onto CR 30 / Diffley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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.

8

19.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

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 76 Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

4

21.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR 2 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 2 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Eagan, MN to New Market, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko along the way.

Cr 2: Elko

19.1 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35E	17.5 mi	18m
260th Street East	1.9 mi	2m
Diffley Road	1.3 mi	2m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Pilot Knob Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35E — 17.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and New Market, 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

18 mi · 18 min · I 35E

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 76 Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Turn right onto CR 2

1.9 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East

7

Enter roundabout onto CR 2

93 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

8

Continue on CR 2

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

9

Arrive at destination

CR 2

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 11 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.5 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 22 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Market, 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 22 miles and 26m.

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 17.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11 mi from Eagan, MN · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeville, MN

11 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

Lakeville, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Market, MN

The final approach into New Market, 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 New Market, 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

$3.15 one way

$6.29 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$3.40	$6.79
premium	$4.39	$3.80	$7.61
diesel	$5.64	$4.89	$9.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.6	$2.31	$1.06
Efficient EV	5.5	$1.92	$0.88
EV Truck/SUV	8.8	$3.08	$1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 5 hours ago

Origin

Eagan, MN

Afternoon in Eagan on Sunday

Local time

4:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 20 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:43AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 12 at 9:04AM CDT until April 12 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

New Market, MN

Afternoon in New Market on Sunday

Local time

4:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 to 25 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:43AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 12 at 9:04AM CDT until April 12 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

1 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 New Market, MN covers 22 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35E, 260th Street East, Diffley 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 11 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 $3.15 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 straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 30 / Diffley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Eagan, MN to New Market, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko along the way.