Origin
Eagan, MN
Afternoon in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Dellwood, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
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Dellwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Dellwood, MN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35E North, Purple Heart Memorial Highway, US 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E North | — | — |
| Purple Heart Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 10 West | — | — |
| US 61 | — | — |
| Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Dellwood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35E North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Dellwood, MN.
1
Start on Pilot Knob Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 35E North
3
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
9 min
4
Keep slight left
2.7 mi
·
4 min
5
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
351 ft
·
5 sec
·
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E North, US 10 West
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 35E North, I 694 East
10
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 61
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 61
13
Turn left
4.4 mi
·
7 min
14
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
15
Turn right onto Dellwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Dellwood, MN
Afternoon in Dellwood on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.5 mi in 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 35E North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eagan, MN to Dellwood, MN is easy. At 39m 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 Dellwood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Eagan, MN
Full guide →Eagan is a city of 69,000 people (2021) in Minnesota on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. It is a suburb in the southern part of the Twin Cities region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagan, MN to Dellwood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dellwood, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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