Trip from Nashwauk, MN to Eagan, MN

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

194.5 mi

313 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 31m

8 PM

3h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nashwauk, MN to Eagan, MN covers 194.5 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 65, MN 65, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

97.3 miles from Nashwauk, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 6m highway drive covering 194.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 65 and MN 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65.

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.

State Highway 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153 miles in near MN 65.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 194.5 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 153 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.6 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 176 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

153 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | MN 65

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

169.6 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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

176 mi into trip | ~3h 39m 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

182.2 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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

191.9 mi into trip | ~4h 1m 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
State Highway 65	93.7 mi	1h 55m
MN 65	66.9 mi	1h 24m
US 10	10.6 mi	12m
I 35E	10.3 mi	14m
Voyageur Highway	5.5 mi	6m
US 169	2.7 mi	3m
Pilot Knob Road	2.3 mi	4m
West Highway 210	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 65 — 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashwauk, MN and Eagan, MN.

Start on this road

79 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left onto MN 65

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street

Turn right onto US 169; MN 65

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 169; MN 65

Turn left onto MN 65

19 mi · 23 min · MN 65

Enter roundabout onto MN 65

135 ft · 1 sec · MN 65

Continue on MN 65

36 mi · 45 min · MN 65

Turn left onto MN 210; MN 65

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 210

Take the exit onto MN 65

94 mi · 1 hr 55 min · State Highway 65

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65

12 mi · 15 min · MN 65

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 10 East Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 10

4.1 mi · 4 min · US 10

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

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.

Continue on US 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

0.7 mi · 48 sec · I 35E

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto I 35E

9.6 mi · 13 min · I 35E

Exit 241C Toward I 35E South Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 97B Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 28

510 ft · 11 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 31

513 ft · 9 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Arrive at destination

CR 31

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 97.3 miles from Nashwauk, MN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 43 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.3 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

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 Nashwauk, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Nashwauk, MN

This is one driving day of about 194.5 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Nashwauk, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.3 mi from Nashwauk, MN · 2h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Braham, MN

97 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

Woodbury, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Braham, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.3 miles from Nashwauk, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.

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

$28.95 one way

$57.89 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$31.19	$62.38
premium	$4.53	$34.70	$69.41
diesel	$5.61	$42.94	$85.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.3	$20.42	$9.34
Efficient EV	48.6	$17.02	$7.78
EV Truck/SUV	77.8	$27.23	$12.45

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Nashwauk, MN

Evening in Nashwauk on Wednesday

Local time

6:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagan, MN

Evening in Eagan on Wednesday

Local time

6:13 PM

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

14 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nashwauk, MN to Eagan, MN covers 194.5 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 65, MN 65, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.3 miles from Nashwauk, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.