Origin
Oak Grove, MN
Evening in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, MN to Eagan, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, MN to Eagan, MN covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 35E, Hanson Boulevard Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Oak Grove, MN to Eagan, MN covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near US 10.
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 46.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 14.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.4 mi into trip
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~27m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
28.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
34.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| I 35E | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Hanson Boulevard Northwest | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Flamingo Street Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Viking Boulevard Northwest | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Uplander Street Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Xavis Street Northwest
3
At end of road, turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
201st Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto Uplander Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Uplander Street Northwest
5
Continue on 197th Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
197th Avenue Northwest
6
Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nightingale Street Northwest
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Viking Boulevard Northwest
8
Turn right onto CR 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flamingo Street Northwest
9
Continue on CR 78
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 10; MN 47
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10; MN 47
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 35E
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 28
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
23
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Oak Grove, MN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Oak Grove, 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
$6.95 one way
$13.90 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:44 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
2 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 9m 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 Oak Grove, MN to Eagan, MN covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 35E, Hanson Boulevard Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Oak Grove, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.95 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 46.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 14.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oak Grove, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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