Origin
Redby, MN
Afternoon in Redby on Monday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redby, MN to Eagan, MN
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
272.5 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
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6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m
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
The drive from Redby, MN to Eagan, MN covers 272.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hwy 40, Highway 18, Irvine Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.98 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
136.2 miles from Redby, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 272.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hwy 40 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redby, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hwy 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irvine Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irvine Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Bunyan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hwy 40
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redby, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on the route
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Reservation Hwy 40
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Reservation Hwy 40
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Reservation Highway 18
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Reservation Highway 18
4
Continue on Irvine Avenue Northeast
9.4 mi
·
22 min
·
Irvine Avenue Northeast
5
Continue on County Road 15
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 15
6
Continue on Irvine Avenue Northwest
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Irvine Avenue Northwest
7
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Voyageur Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Voyageur Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Voyageur Highway
11
Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
13
Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Washington Avenue South
14
Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
15
Turn right onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
17
Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
18
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
19
Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
20
Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 210
22
At the end of the road, turn left
52 mi
·
59 min
23
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
8 min
24
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
25
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
26
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
27
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 11
28
Turn right onto State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 25
29
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pine Street
30
Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
31
Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
32
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
33
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 South
35
Continue straight
25 mi
·
30 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MN 77 South
37
Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
38
Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
MN 77 South
39
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
40
Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CR 30: Diffley Road
41
Turn left onto Diffley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
42
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Diffley Road
43
Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
44
Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
45
Continue on Pilot Knob Road
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
46
Arrive at your destination
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 136.2 miles from Redby, MN, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 51m
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 Redby, 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 Redby, MN
This is one driving day of about 272.5 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redby, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.2 mi from Redby, MN · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.2 miles from Redby, 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
$38.98 one way
$77.95 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $42.07 | $84.13 |
| premium | $4.39 | $47.12 | $94.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.54 | $121.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.61 | $13.08 |
| Efficient EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.84 | $10.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109 | 1 | $38.15 | $17.44 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
136 mi in
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
4 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
4h 41m 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 Redby, MN to Eagan, MN covers 272.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hwy 40, Highway 18, Irvine Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.2 miles from Redby, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.98 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redby, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redby, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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