Origin
Olmsted County, MN
Afternoon in Olmsted County on Thursday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olmsted County, MN to Eagan, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
75.9 mi
122 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olmsted County, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olmsted County, MN to Eagan, MN covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, County Road 42, East Circle Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.7 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Olmsted County, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 75.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and County Road 42. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.7 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and County Road 42. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 North, US 63 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North
6
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road
Turn right onto CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Olmsted County, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.
Cr 42: Rosemount
64.5 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| County Road 42 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Circle Drive Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| McAndrews Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 37th Street Northeast | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Robert Trail South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Towne Club Parkway Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 56.7 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
2 min
3
Turn right
138 ft
·
19 sec
4
Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eastwood Road Southeast
5
Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Towne Club Parkway Southeast
6
Continue on CR 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
30th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Circle Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
37th Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
198 ft
·
3 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North
11
Merge onto US 52; US 63
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 52; US 63
12
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 52
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
15
Turn left onto CR 42
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on CR 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto 145th Street West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
145th Street West
18
Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Biscayne Avenue
19
Turn left onto Connemara Trail
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Connemara Trail
20
Turn right onto MN 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Trail South
21
Turn left onto CR 38
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 31
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
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 37.9 miles from Olmsted County, MN, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.7 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 51m 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 21m
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 Olmsted County, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olmsted County, MN
This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Olmsted County, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 56.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Olmsted County, MN · 51m 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 37.9 miles from Olmsted County, 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
$11.30 one way
$22.59 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
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
Afternoon in Eagan on Thursday
Local time
3:40 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
21 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
1h 39m 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 Olmsted County, MN to Eagan, MN covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, County Road 42, East Circle Drive Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Olmsted County, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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 75.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Olmsted County, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.
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