Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Afternoon in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Eagan, MN
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.
Eagan, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Minneapolis to Eagan, you are looking at a brief 15-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This short hop within the Midwest is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops or extensive planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. You will navigate a mix of city streets and suburban connectors, making this a straightforward drive for anyone heading south. Whether you are running errands or visiting the area, the simplicity of this route allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.5 miles from Minneapolis, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 7 miles on highways, but the remainder of the trip relies on local navigation through Hiawatha Avenue, Pilot Knob Road, and the Crosstown Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Hiawatha Avenue, covering 5.2 miles before the road profile shifts. Because the route is primarily local, the character changes frequently as you transition from the urban core toward Eagan. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you engaged with its winding local path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hiawatha Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 15 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (MN 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 17B
Toward MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MN 55
Take the exit onto MN 55 toward MN 55, MN 13 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 117
Toward MN 55, MN 13 South
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 13 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward MN 13 South
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MN 13 / Sioux Trail
Merge onto MN 13 / Sioux Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Avenue | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Crosstown Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| MN 55 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Sioux Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Minnehaha Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hiawatha Avenue
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Continue on CR 152
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 35W South
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17B
Toward MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
Exit 17
6
Merge onto South 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South 8th Street
7
Continue on MN 55
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiawatha Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MN 55
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Minnehaha Avenue
9
Take the exit onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MN 55
Toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East
10
Merge onto MN 55; MN 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit onto MN 55
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 55
Exit 117
Toward MN 55, MN 13 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
237 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MN 13 South
Use the none lane.
13
Merge onto MN 13
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Sioux Trail
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
17
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 15-mile trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You won't need to worry about mid-trip rest stops, as the entire duration is under half an hour. Keep in mind that because this route relies heavily on local roads, traffic patterns on Hiawatha Avenue can impact your total drive time significantly during peak hours. Budgeting $2 for fuel is simple, but ensure your tank is ready for the stop-and-go nature of a turn-heavy route. My best tip is to check your navigation app before departing to see if the Crosstown Highway is flowing smoothly, as minor adjustments to your local route can save you valuable minutes.
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 7.5 miles from Minneapolis, MN, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 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 15 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagan, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minneapolis, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Minneapolis, MN
This is one driving day of about 15 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minneapolis, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hiawatha Avenue for about 5.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.5 mi from Minneapolis, MN · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from Minneapolis, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eagan, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.15 one way
$4.29 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Eagan, MN
Afternoon in Eagan on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
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 Minneapolis, MN to Eagan, MN covers 15 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hiawatha Avenue, Pilot Knob Road, Crosstown Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Minneapolis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.15 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 15 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (MN 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Minneapolis, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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