Trip from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

121.4 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

Downtown Eagan, MN, MN

Eagan, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN covers 121.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Mill Street, I 90 West, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.36 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.7 miles from Rushford, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 121.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Mill Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Mill Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 90 West Unavailable Refreshing
US 52 Unavailable Refreshing
US 52 North Unavailable Refreshing
CR 42 Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 42 Unavailable Refreshing
145th Street West Unavailable Refreshing
Biscayne Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Mill Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Jessie Street

75 ft · 5 sec · East Jessie Street
2

Turn right onto South Mill Street

9.9 mi · 13 min · South Mill Street
3

Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Austin

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 90 West: Austin
4

Merge slight left

31 mi · 33 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 52: Rochester
6

Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 52 North: Rochester
7

Merge slight left

9.7 mi · 11 min
8

Continue straight

17 mi · 19 min
9

Continue straight

9.1 mi · 10 min
10

Continue straight

34 mi · 38 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

0.3 mi · 38 sec · CR 42: Rosemount
12

Turn left onto County Road 42

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 42
13

Continue on County Road 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 42
14

Turn right onto 145th Street West

0.4 mi · 56 sec · 145th Street West
15

Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue
16

Turn left onto Connemara Trail

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Connemara Trail
17

Turn right onto Robert Trail South

1.2 mi · 1 min · Robert Trail South
18

Turn left onto McAndrews Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road
19

Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
20

Arrive at your destination

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 60.7 miles from Rushford, MN, or about 59m 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 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 59m 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 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 Rushford, 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 Rushford, MN

This is one driving day of about 121.4 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rushford, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.7 mi from Rushford, MN · 59m into the drive

Downtown Lakeville, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeville, MN

61 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

Lakeville, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Rushford, 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

$17.36 one way

$34.73 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $18.74 $37.48
premium $4.39 $20.99 $41.98
diesel $5.64 $26.97 $53.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.4 0 $12.75 $5.83
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.62 $4.86
EV Truck/SUV 48.6 0 $17.00 $7.77

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Rushford, MN

Evening in Rushford on Sunday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagan, MN

Evening in Eagan on Sunday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°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

5 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 58m 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 Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN covers 121.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Mill Street, I 90 West, US 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from Rushford, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.36 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.
The drive from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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