Origin
Eagan, MN
Morning in Eagan on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN
Drive Time
2h
Distance
88.4 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
Tom Fisk
New Ulm, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN covers 88.4 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Diffley Road, I 35E South, CR 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.64 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
44.2 miles from Eagan, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 88.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Diffley Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diffley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 42 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Egan Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 13 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Langford Boulevard/Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Diffley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and New Ulm, MN.
1
Start on Pilot Knob Road
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Diffley Road
3
Turn left onto I 35E South
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 35E South
4
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward CR 42
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 42
6
Turn right onto County Road 42 West
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 42 West
7
Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Egan Drive
8
Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 13 South
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
14
Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
17
Continue on 2nd Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street East
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street West
19
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
2nd Street West
20
Turn left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
21
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
22
Continue straight
24 mi
·
29 min
23
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
24
Continue on State Highway 99
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 99
25
Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street
26
Continue on Old Highway 14
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Highway 14
27
Turn left onto 417st Lane
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
417st Lane
28
Turn right onto US Highway 14
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 14
29
Take the exit slight right toward CR 37
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
CR 37
30
Continue on County Road 37
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Road 37
31
Continue on Highway 37
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highway 37
32
Continue on 20th South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
20th South Street
33
Turn right onto South Broadway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
34
Turn left onto Center Street
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
Center Street
35
Continue on Center Street
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
Center Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 44.2 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 1h 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Ulm, 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 88.4 miles and 2h.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Eagan, MN · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Ulm, MN
The final approach into New Ulm, 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 Ulm, 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
$12.64 one way
$25.29 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| premium | $4.39 | $15.29 | $30.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
New Ulm, MN
Morning in New Ulm on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
44 mi in
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
2h 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 New Ulm, MN covers 88.4 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diffley Road, I 35E South, CR 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.2 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 $12.64 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.
The drive from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagan, MN to New Ulm, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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