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Trip from Wyoming, 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

57m

Distance

42.1 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

Downtown Wyoming, MN, MN

Wyoming, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Minnesota, United States

Eagan, MN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward drive from Wyoming to Eagan, Minnesota, covers 42.1 miles and typically takes about 57 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a quick journey that won't require an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on major interstates, with a highway share of 84%, making it a focused, efficient drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short duration and Midwest setting, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or a smooth commute.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 42.1-mile trip. With 84% of the route on interstates like I-35E and I-35, you'll find yourself on fast-paced roads for the majority of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.3 miles on I-35E, offering a consistent cruising experience. While the profile is primarily highway, Centerville Road is also part of the journey, offering a slight variation before you merge back onto major thoroughfares. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis
7
8.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 35E

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward Saint Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Saint Paul
7
18.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward CR 96

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 117 Toward CR 96
8
21.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E South
8
23.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 35E

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wyoming, MN and Eagan, MN, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Cr 96.

Saint Paul

8.7 mi in | ~10m | via I 35E

Cr 96

18.6 mi in | ~20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35E 27.3 mi 33m
I 35 8 mi 8m
Centerville Road 2.3 mi 4m
Pilot Knob Road 2.3 mi 4m
East Viking Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
County Road E 0.4 mi 1m
Yankee Doodle Road <0.1 mi <1m
CH 96 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35E — 27.3 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

139 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Felton Avenue

130 ft · 10 sec · Felton Avenue
3

Turn left onto East Viking Boulevard

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East Viking Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 35

8.0 mi · 8 min · I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 35E
Toward Saint Paul Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 117 Toward CR 96 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto CH 96

492 ft · 12 sec · CH 96
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto CH 59

2.3 mi · 4 min · Centerville Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto CH 15

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road E
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the ramp

226 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 35E South: Saint Paul Use the right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 35E South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 35E

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

0.7 mi · 48 sec · I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Take the exit onto I 35E

9.6 mi · 13 min · I 35E
Exit 241C Toward I 35E South Use the slight left lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 97B Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto CR 28

510 ft · 11 sec · Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto CR 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on CR 31

513 ft · 9 sec · Pilot Knob Road
21

Arrive at destination

CR 31

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21 mi from Wyoming, MN · 26m into the drive

Downtown Arden Hills, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arden Hills, MN

21 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

Apple Valley, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Birchwood, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from Wyoming, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eagan, MN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eagan, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.27 one way

$12.53 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $6.75 $13.50
premium $4.53 $7.51 $15.02
diesel $5.61 $9.30 $18.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wyoming, MN

Evening in Wyoming on Friday

Local time

6:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagan, MN

Evening in Eagan on Friday

Local time

6:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

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

5 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

57m 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 Wyoming, MN to Eagan, MN covers 42.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35E, I 35, Centerville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21 miles from Wyoming, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.27 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Wyoming, MN and Eagan, MN, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Cr 96.

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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