Origin
Eagan, MN
Afternoon in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Oak Park Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN covers 31.2 miles and takes about 43m 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, I 494 West, I 494 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E North | — | — |
| I 494 West | — | — |
| I 494 East | — | — |
| MN 36 East | — | — |
| Osgood Avenue North | — | — |
| 59th Street North | — | — |
| 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) | — | — |
| Penrose Avenue North | — | — |
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 Oak Park Heights, 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
1.7 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, I 494 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 494 West, I 494 East
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 East
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
7
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 36 East: Stillwater
9
Merge slight right
7.4 mi
·
9 min
10
Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Osgood Avenue North
11
Turn left onto 59th Street North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
59th Street North
12
Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
13
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penrose Avenue North
14
Turn left onto 57th Street North
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
57th Street North
15
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Oak Park Heights, MN
Afternoon in Oak Park Heights on Saturday
Local time
2:37 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
43m 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?
31.2 mi in 43m 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 Oak Park Heights, MN is easy. At 43m 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 Oak Park Heights, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 Oak Park Heights, 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 Oak Park Heights, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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