Origin
Eagan, MN
Morning in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Saint Paul Park, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, I 35E, Pilot Knob Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Eagan, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 494 West, I 494 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 99A-B
Toward I 494 West, I 494 East
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 494 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward I 494 East
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 63B
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CH 22
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward CH 22
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagan, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 22 along the way.
Ch 22
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| I 35E | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Summit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 9th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Saint Paul Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 31
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 35E North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35E
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 99A-B
Toward I 494 West, I 494 East
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 99A
Toward I 494 East
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 494
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 63B
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 10; US 61
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 127
Toward CH 22
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CH 22
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
9th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Saint Paul Park, MN
Morning in Saint Paul Park on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
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
21m 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 Saint Paul Park, MN covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, I 35E, Pilot Knob Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $2.20 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Eagan, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 22 along the way.
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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