Origin
Grass Lake, MN
Morning in Grass Lake on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grass Lake, 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
1h 40m
Distance
76.1 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grass Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
This 76.1-mile drive from Grass Lake, MN to Eagan, MN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The route primarily utilizes MN 65, US 10, and I-35E, making it a highway-focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it’s an economical option for a quick getaway or commute within the Midwest. Given the short duration and efficient path, no overnight stays are necessary, offering you flexibility in your schedule. This drive keeps you moving with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Grass Lake, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 86% of this 76.1-mile route. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 40.3 miles on MN 65, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to US 10 and then I-35E, the character shifts towards more typical interstate driving, characterized by higher speeds and multiple lanes. While not overly complex, the progression involves moving from state highways to a major interstate, so be prepared for varying traffic densities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 65 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.5 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 34.5 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
9
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
7
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 35E
Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
7
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 65 | 40.3 mi | 48m |
| US 10 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| I 35E | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 107 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 107 Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 65
— 40.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Lake, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 43
94 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
2
Turn left onto CR 42
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
133rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto MN 70; MN 107; CR 42
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 107
4
Continue on MN 107
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue North
5
Continue on MN 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 107 Northeast
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 107
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
Highway 107 Northeast
7
Take the ramp
329 ft
·
9 sec
8
Merge onto MN 65
28 mi
·
33 min
·
MN 65
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 10
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit onto I 35E
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 28
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
22
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour-and-40-minute drive, leaving mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic. Since the total distance is only 76.1 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops; however, quick breaks are always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $11 for the trip, and consider filling up before you depart Grass Lake. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transition from MN 65 to US 10 and then onto I-35E, as these can be busy interchange points.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from Grass Lake, MN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagan, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Grass Lake, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grass Lake, MN
This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Grass Lake, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MN 65 for about 40.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Grass Lake, MN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Grass Lake, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eagan, MN
The final approach into Eagan, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.65 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Eagan, MN
Morning in Eagan on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
1h 40m 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 Grass Lake, MN to Eagan, MN covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 65, US 10, I 35E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Grass Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.5 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Grass Lake, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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