Origin
Little Canada, MN
Evening in Little Canada on Friday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Canada, MN to Eagan, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18 mi
29 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Canada, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Little Canada to Eagan is 18 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 35E, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on a major highway, making it an easy and quick transit. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 35E. You'll experience stretches of consistent highway speeds, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 14.6 miles on I 35E. The route also incorporates local roads like Pilot Knob Road and Centerville Road, offering a slight change of pace from the interstate. Expect a driving experience that leans heavily towards efficient travel on well-maintained roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and Pilot Knob Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CH 21 / Little Canada Road East.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35E South
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Centerville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Little Canada Road East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Yankee Doodle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Labore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 14.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Canada, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Labore Road
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
Labore Road
2
Turn left onto CH 19
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Centerville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Little Canada Road East
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35E; US 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35E; US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 35E
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 28
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
12
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.36 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Eagan on Friday
Local time
6:10 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 Little Canada, MN to Eagan, MN covers 18 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E, Pilot Knob Road, Centerville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Little Canada, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.68 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 9 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Canada, 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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