The drive from Rice Lake, MN to Eagan, MN covers 262.2 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86 miles on US 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.02 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
131.1 miles from Rice Lake, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 262.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 262.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 86 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 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 86 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 262.2 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 7.3 miles (MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.3 mi into trip|~17m in|MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn right onto MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
7
229.6 mi into trip|~4h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
254.7 mi into trip|~5h 25m in
Take the exit toward MN 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
8
255 mi into trip|~5h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
7
258.8 mi into trip|~5h 30m in
Take the exit toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
86 mi
1h 39m
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi
42m
State 64
28.6 mi
35m
I 494
24.7 mi
30m
I 94
21.1 mi
22m
US 71
13.9 mi
17m
County Highway 2
9.3 mi
12m
Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 86 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 35
76 ft·4 sec·Lower Rice Lake Road
2
Turn right onto CR 35
1.4 mi·3 min·County Highway 35
3
Continue on CR 35
5.9 mi·14 min·County Highway 35
4
At end of road, turn right onto MN 92
1.0 mi·1 min·Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi·11 min·Upper Rice Lake Road
6
Turn right onto CR 2
9.3 mi·12 min·County Highway 2
7
Turn left onto MN 200
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 200
8
Continue on MN 200
4.3 mi·7 min·State 200
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 71; MN 200
14 mi·17 min·US 71; MN 200
10
At end of road, turn right onto MN 200
4.6 mi·5 min·State Highway 200
11
Turn right onto MN 64
16 mi·19 min·State 64
12
At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi·58 sec·Broadway Street East
13
Turn left onto MN 64
0.9 mi·1 min·Marie Avenue Southeast
14
Continue on MN 64
13 mi·16 min·State 64
15
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
16
Turn right onto MN 64
34 mi·42 min·State Highway 64 Southwest
17
At end of road, turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi·20 sec·State Highway 210
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
60 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 10
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi·30 min·US 10
20
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi·2 min·165th Avenue Southeast
21
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard Southeast
22
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi·57 sec·County Road 11
23
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 25
24
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pine Street
25
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Broadway Street East
26
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi·40 sec·Fenning Avenue
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
28
Merge onto I 94
21 mi·22 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 494
25 mi·30 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 2CToward MN 77 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew DriveUse the straight / slight left lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
34
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi·3 min·Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 4Toward CR 30: Diffley RoadUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi·1 min·Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
37
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft·1 sec·Diffley Road
38
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi·3 min·Diffley Road
39
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi·41 sec·Pilot Knob Road
40
Continue on CR 31
513 ft·9 sec·Pilot Knob Road
41
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 131.1 miles from Rice Lake, MN, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 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 58 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Rice Lake, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Rice Lake, MN
This is one driving day of about 262.2 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Rice Lake, 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 US 10 for about 86 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.1 mi from Rice Lake, MN
· 2h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.02 one way
$78.04 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$42.04
$84.09
premium
$4.53
$46.78
$93.57
diesel
$5.61
$57.89
$115.78
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: 91.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.7
0
$27.53
$12.59
Efficient EV
65.6
0
$22.94
$10.49
EV Truck/SUV
104.9
1
$36.71
$16.78
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Rice Lake, MN
Morning
in Rice Lake on Friday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:02PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Eagan, MN
Morning
in Eagan on Friday
Local time
6:14 AM
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
28 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
5h 37m 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 Rice Lake, MN to Eagan, MN covers 262.2 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.1 miles from Rice Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.02 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 262.2 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 7.3 miles (MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rice Lake, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
