Origin
Eagan, MN
Afternoon in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Shorewood, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Shorewood, MN covers 28.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Diffley Road, MN 77 North, Cedar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diffley Road | — | — |
| MN 77 North | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| I 494 West | — | — |
| MN 7 West | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Smithtown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Diffley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Shorewood, MN.
1
Start on Pilot Knob Road
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto Diffley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Diffley Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 494 West, MN 5 West
9
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
11 min
10
Keep slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MN 7 West
12
Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
13
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Oak Street
14
Continue on Smithtown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
15
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Smithtown Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Shorewood, MN
Afternoon in Shorewood on Saturday
Local time
12:44 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
38m 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?
28.2 mi in 38m 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: Diffley Road.
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 Shorewood, MN is easy. At 38m 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 Shorewood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 Shorewood, 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 Shorewood, 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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