Trip from Eagan, MN to Redby, MN

Drive Time

5h 47m

Distance

265.8 mi

428 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 35m ★

6 AM

5h 48m

8 AM

6h 14m

10 AM

5h 57m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 13m

8 PM

5h 40m

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

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Eagan, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Eagan, MN to Redby, MN covers 265.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.02 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

132.9 miles from Eagan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 47m highway drive covering 265.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.9 miles on US 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CR 30 / Diffley Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 265.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CR 30 / Diffley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (MN 77 / Cedar Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

2 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 30 / Diffley Road

Enter roundabout onto CR 30 / Diffley Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | MN 77 / Cedar Avenue

Merge onto MN 77 / Cedar Avenue

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

16 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 494; MN 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

32 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Eagan, MN to Redby, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

Bemidji

234.6 mi in | ~4h 46m | via US 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	85.9 mi	1h 39m
State Highway 64 Southwest	33.7 mi	42m
State 64	28.6 mi	35m
I 494	24.8 mi	30m
I 94	22.6 mi	24m
Irvine Avenue Northwest	15 mi	28m
US 71	14.2 mi	18m
Paul Bunyan Expressway	4.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 85.9 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 31

222 ft · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Turn left onto CR 30

2.0 mi · 3 min · Diffley Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 30

100 ft · 2 sec · Diffley Road

Continue on CR 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · Diffley Road

Take the ramp

304 ft · 8 sec

Toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto MN 77

4.1 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 494; MN 5

8.8 mi · 11 min · I 494; MN 5

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5

16 mi · 19 min · I 494; MN 5

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

32 mi · 35 min · US 10

Turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Highway 210

Turn left onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

13 mi · 16 min · State 64

Continue on MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

Turn left onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64

At end of road, turn left onto MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200

Continue on US 71

14 mi · 17 min · US 71

Turn left onto US 71

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 71

Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston

Merge onto US 2; US 71

4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

Take the exit onto US 71

1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

Enter roundabout onto US 71

120 ft · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

Continue on US 71

2.6 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Turn right

385 ft · 6 sec

Turn straight onto Irvine Avenue Northwest

7.9 mi · 11 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

Continue on CR 15

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road 15

Continue on CR 15

7.1 mi · 17 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 15

2.3 mi · 5 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast

Continue on Reservation Highway 18

3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18

Turn left onto Reservation Hwy 40

3.0 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40

At end of road, turn left onto MN 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · MN 1

Arrive at destination

MN 1

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 132.9 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.9 miles or 2h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redby, 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 265.8 miles and 5h 47m.

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.

The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 85.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.9 mi from Eagan, MN · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

133 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

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.9 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.9 miles.

Arriving in Redby, MN

The final approach into Redby, 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 Redby, 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

$38.02 one way

$76.04 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$41.03	$82.06
premium	$4.39	$45.96	$91.92
diesel	$5.64	$59.05	$118.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, MN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Eagan, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Simon-Twin Cities Premium Outlets (Eagan, MN)

Eagan, MN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Target T2313 (Edina, MN)

Edina, MN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

CircleK - Burnsville, MN

Burnsville, MN

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

GMC Apple Valley

Apple Valley, MN

EVGATEWAY

2 DCFC

Freeway Ford - DCFC

Bloomington, MN

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Luther Infiniti of Bloomington - DCFC

Bloomington, MN

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Blink Network: 4 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 EVGATEWAY: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.7	0	$27.91	$12.76
Efficient EV	66.5	0	$23.26	$10.63
EV Truck/SUV	106.3	1	$37.21	$17.01

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redby, MN

Morning in Redby on Monday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

37°F

Avon, MN

133 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

4 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

5h 47m 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 Redby, MN covers 265.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.9 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 $38.02 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.