Origin
Eagan, MN
Late night in Eagan on Monday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Rice Lake, MN
Drive Time
5h 36m
Distance
262.3 mi
422 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 23m
★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 3m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
Tom Fisk
Rice Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Rice Lake, MN covers 262.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m 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 $37.52 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
131.2 miles from Eagan, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 36m highway drive covering 262.3 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 39 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 262.3 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 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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CR 30 / Diffley Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 30 / Diffley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
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
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
6
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.
8
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
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 |
| US 71 | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| County Highway 2 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Upper Rice Lake Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 85.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Rice Lake, MN.
1
Start on CR 31
222 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Diffley Road
4
Continue on CR 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
5
Take the ramp
304 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto MN 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
15
Turn right onto MN 25
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
16
Continue on MN 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
17
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 11
18
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
19
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn left onto US 10
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 10
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
32 mi
·
35 min
·
US 10
22
Turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 210
23
Turn left onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
24
At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
25
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
26
Continue on MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
27
Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street East
28
Turn left onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
29
At end of road, turn left onto MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
30
Turn left onto US 71; MN 200
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 71; MN 200
31
Turn right onto MN 200
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State 200
32
Continue on MN 200
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 200
33
Turn right onto CR 2
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
County Highway 2
34
Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Upper Rice Lake Road
35
Turn right onto MN 92
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
36
Turn left onto CR 35
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
County Highway 35
37
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 35
38
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Rice Lake Road
39
Arrive at destination
CR 35
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 131.2 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 2h 37m 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 131.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rice 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 262.3 miles and 5h 36m.
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 131.2 mi from Eagan, MN · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 131.2 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.9 miles.
Arriving in Rice Lake, MN
The final approach into Rice 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 Rice 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
$37.52 one way
$75.03 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| premium | $4.39 | $45.36 | $90.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.27 | $116.55 |
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: 91.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.54 | $12.59 |
| Efficient EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.9 | 1 | $36.72 | $16.79 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Rice Lake, MN
Late night in Rice Lake on Monday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
131 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
18 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
5h 36m 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 Rice Lake, MN covers 262.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m 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 131.2 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 $37.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 262.3 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.
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.
The route from Eagan, MN to Rice Lake, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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