Trip from Eagan, MN to Wells, MN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

93.6 mi

151 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

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 Wells, MN covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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, 35th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.7 miles on I 35E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.93 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.

Midpoint

46.8 miles from Eagan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Eagan, MN to Wells, MN covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / Diffley Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: 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 13 key points

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35E	37.7 mi	40m
State Highway 60	10.6 mi	13m
35th Street	9.4 mi	12m
Morristown Boulevard	7.8 mi	9m
East Elysian Lake Road	6.5 mi	8m
570th Avenue	6.5 mi	8m
20th Street	3 mi	4m
State Highway 83	2.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 35E — 37.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 31

222 ft · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Turn left onto CR 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 35E South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 35E

38 mi · 40 min · I 35E

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 56 Toward MN 60

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 8 sec

Exit 56 Toward MN 60 West

Turn left onto MN 60; I 35 ALT

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 60 West

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MN 60; I 35 ALT

7.8 mi · 9 min · Morristown Boulevard

Continue on MN 60

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

Turn left onto CR 3

6.5 mi · 8 min · East Elysian Lake Road

Continue on CR 3

0.3 mi · 26 sec · North Owen Street

Turn right onto CR 3

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 1st Street

Turn left onto CR 3

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street

Continue on CR 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street

Turn straight onto CR 3

0.5 mi · 41 sec · 355th Avenue

Continue on CR 3

9.4 mi · 12 min · 35th Street

Continue on CR 3; CR 4

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto MN 83; CR 3

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

Turn right onto MN 30; CR 3

1.5 mi · 1 min · State Highway 30

Turn left onto CR 3

3.0 mi · 4 min · 20th Street

Continue on CH 29

6.5 mi · 8 min · 570th Avenue

Continue on CH 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Turn right onto MN 109

120 ft · 3 sec · 1st Street Northwest

Arrive at destination

MN 109

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 46.8 miles from Eagan, MN, or about 53m 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 21 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 53m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wells, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagan, MN

This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Eagan, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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 46.8 mi from Eagan, MN · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, MN

47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wells, MN

The final approach into Wells, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eagan, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16514409147

Visit website

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakeville, Minnesota

2.3 mi

Nawal Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burnsville, Minnesota

2.6 mi

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Eagan, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16514409147

Visit website

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.4

Lakeville, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19524358100

Visit website

Nawal Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.7

Burnsville, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19524566701

Constellation Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.7

Apple Valley, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19529525448

Visit website

Wild Things Indoor Playground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 13.4

Lakeville, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19529608796

Visit website

Eagan Community Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Eagan, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16516755550

Visit website

Splash Valley Water Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6.7

Apple Valley, Minnesota

+19529532300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.93 one way

$27.86 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$15.01	$30.02
premium	$4.53	$16.70	$33.40
diesel	$5.61	$20.67	$41.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.1	$9.83	$4.49
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.19	$3.74
EV Truck/SUV	37.4	$13.10	$5.99

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eagan, MN

Late night in Eagan on Friday

Local time

1:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wells, MN

Late night in Wells on Friday

Local time

1:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Warsaw, MN

47 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

22 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 58m 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 Wells, MN covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35E, State Highway 60, 35th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.8 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 $13.93 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 route from Eagan, MN to Wells, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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