Road Trips from Eagan, MN
Eagan is a solid launchpad for trips that keep you moving without eating up your whole weekend. You've got options that are just a quick 1.5-hour hop with a good drive score, perfect for a day trip. If you're looking to stretch your legs a bit more, there are longer hauls of around 3-4 hours that offer a different road profile. All these routes include parks, so you can easily incorporate some outdoor time into your drive.
Total Routes
23
Shortest
1.2h
With Parks Nearby
9
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Howard Lake, MN
1h 18m57 mi one way
Head to Howard Lake, MN, for a 57-mile drive that takes about 1.3 hours. This route also offers a drive score of 9 and includes parks, with mostly flat terrain. It's one of the closer options from Eagan.
Springvale, MN
1h 36m68.9 mi one way
Springvale, MN, is 68.9 miles away and will take approximately 1.6 hours to reach. This trip maintains a drive score of 9 and has parks accessible along the way. Expect mostly flat terrain on this route.
Cokato, MN
1h 27m63.5 mi one way
For a 63.5-mile drive to Cokato, MN, that takes 1.5 hours, this option provides a drive score of 9. It includes parks and features mostly flat terrain, making it a straightforward day trip.
Orrock, MN
1h 29m66.2 mi one way
Braham, MN
1h 31m70.9 mi one way
This 70.9-mile drive to Braham, MN, is a good choice if you want a relatively short trip at 1.5 hours. It features mixed highway and surface roads with a high drive score of 9, and it includes parks. The terrain is mostly flat.
Full-day getaway
Atwater, MN
2h 6m94 mi one way
Atwater, MN, is 94 miles from Eagan and requires about 2.1 hours of driving. This route has a drive score of 9, includes parks, and features mostly flat terrain. It's a bit longer than some of the closest options.
New York Mills, MN
3h 39m183.9 mi one way
At 183.9 miles, New York Mills, MN, is a longer destination requiring 3.7 hours. This trip primarily uses highway roads and has a drive score of 8. You'll find parks along the way, and the terrain is mostly flat.
Elbow Lake, MN
3h 24m179.1 mi one way
This drive to Elbow Lake, MN, is longer at 179.1 miles, taking 3.4 hours. The profile shifts to mostly highway with a drive score of 8. Parks are available, and the terrain remains mostly flat. This is a more substantial trip than the shorter routes.
Cross Lake, MN
3h 32m165.3 mi one way
Cross Lake, MN, is 165.3 miles away, requiring 3.5 hours of driving. This route uses mostly highway and has a drive score of 8. Parks are included, and the terrain is mostly flat, offering a longer drive experience.
Paynesville, MN
2h 12m111.9 mi one way
Paynesville, MN, is 111.9 miles from Eagan and takes 2.2 hours to reach. This route leans towards mostly highway driving with a drive score of 8. Parks are available, and the terrain is mostly flat, making it a mid-range option.
Weekend trip
Warroad, MN
7h 46m372.9 mi one way
Warroad, MN, is the furthest option at 372.9 miles, demanding 7.8 hours of driving. This route is predominantly highway with a drive score of 9. Parks are accessible, and the terrain is mostly flat, representing a significant journey.
Dilworth, MN
4h 36m248.5 mi one way
Bemidji, MN
4h 47m233 mi one way
Bemidji, MN, is 233 miles away, with a driving time of 4.8 hours. This trip utilizes mostly highway and has a drive score of 8. Parks are available, and the terrain is mostly flat, making it a longer excursion.
Chisholm, MN
4h 18m220.8 mi one way
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Howard Lake, MN
1h 18m57 mi one way
Springvale, MN
1h 36m68.9 mi one way
Cokato, MN
1h 27m63.5 mi one way
Orrock, MN
1h 29m66.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and available parks on all routes, spring drives from Eagan offer accessible outdoor opportunities as the landscape awakens.
Summer
All routes from Eagan include parks and feature mostly flat terrain, ideal for summer day trips or longer drives with plenty of green space.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and park access on these routes provide good conditions for fall drives, whether you're taking a short hop or a longer excursion.
Winter
While the terrain is consistently mostly flat, winter drives might be best suited for the shorter routes given the focus on highway driving for longer distances.
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