Origin
Vermillion, MN
Evening in Vermillion on Friday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Eagan, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN is 18.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Coates Boulevard and County Road 42, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering flexibility without the need for overnight planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local experience with no highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Coates Boulevard. Navigating primarily on Coates Boulevard, County Road 42, and Pilot Knob Road, you'll be moving through familiar suburban and local thoroughfares. The constant adjustments in direction mean you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than settling into a monotonous cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coates Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 62 / Main Street West.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 62 / Main Street West
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62 / Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Turn right onto US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CR 42: Rosemount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.
Cr 42: Rosemount
6.7 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coates Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 42 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| McAndrews Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Robert Trail South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Biscayne Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Connemara Trail | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coates Boulevard
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
4
Turn right onto US 52
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Coates Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
6
Turn left onto CR 42
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on CR 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto 145th Street West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
145th Street West
9
Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Biscayne Avenue
10
Turn left onto Connemara Trail
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Connemara Trail
11
Turn right onto MN 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Trail South
12
Turn left onto CR 38
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 31
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Eagan on Friday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 15 to 20 mph
80% chance
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
24 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
26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN covers 18.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coates Boulevard, County Road 42, Pilot Knob Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Vermillion, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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