Origin
Elko New Market, MN
Afternoon in Elko New Market on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elko New Market, MN to Eagan, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elko New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Elko New Market, MN to Eagan, MN is 21.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 35, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short drive primarily within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Minnesota. Expect a straightforward trip focused on highway travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a quick start to a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| I 35E | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| 260th Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Diffley Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| France Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Deuce Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko New Market, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Main Street
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on France Avenue
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
France Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 2
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
4
Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deuce Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 94
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
11
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
12
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 94
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 30 / Diffley Road
Turn right onto CR 30 / Diffley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Eagan, MN
Afternoon in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
26m 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?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey taking place on interstates like I 35 and I 35E. You'll experience a longest stretch of 11.2 miles on I 35, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. The road character remains primarily highway-oriented, with minimal deviations onto local roads like 260th Street East. Expect smooth travel on well-maintained interstate conditions for the majority of your drive.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35E. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Elko New Market, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eagan, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagan, 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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