Road Trips from Eagan, MN
Planning a weekend escape from Eagan, MN? You've got options ranging from short, easy drives to longer hauls. Most routes are under 2 hours and offer a mixed highway and surface profile, with mostly flat terrain. Several of these nearby destinations include parks, making them ideal for a quick day trip. If you're looking to go further, there are also options around the 3-4 hour mark for a more substantial getaway.
Total Routes
24
Shortest
1.3h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Braham, MN
1h 31m70.9 mi one way
This 1.5-hour drive is a straightforward option, covering 70.9 miles with a good drive score of 9. The route features mixed highway and surface roads and mostly flat terrain, making for an easy journey. It's a solid choice for a day trip, especially since it includes park access.
Howard Lake, MN
1h 18m57 mi one way
At just 57 miles and 1.3 hours, this route offers a quick escape with a high drive score of 9. The drive is mostly flat and uses a mix of highway and surface roads. With park access, it's a convenient choice for a short day trip.
Springvale, MN
1h 36m68.9 mi one way
A 1.6-hour drive covering 68.9 miles, this route has a drive score of 9 and features mostly flat terrain on a mix of highway and surface roads. While it doesn't offer park access, it's a direct route for a day trip.
Cokato, MN
1h 27m63.5 mi one way
Covering 63.5 miles, this 1.5-hour drive boasts a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, and the route uses a combination of highway and surface roads. It's a good option for a day trip, and it offers park access.
Brunswick, MN
1h 38m77.3 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive spans 77.3 miles with a strong drive score of 9. Expect mostly flat terrain and a mix of highway and surface roads. It’s a suitable day trip destination that includes park access.
Full-day getaway
Elbow Lake, MN
3h 24m179.1 mi one way
For a longer day trip, this 3.4-hour drive covers 179.1 miles, primarily on highways, with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. This destination offers park access, making it a good choice if you want more time on the road.
Atwater, MN
2h 6m94 mi one way
This 2.1-hour drive covers 94 miles and has a drive score of 9. The route is mostly flat and uses a mix of highway and surface roads. It’s a good option for a day trip, especially since it includes park access.
New York Mills, MN
3h 39m183.9 mi one way
This 3.7-hour drive covers 183.9 miles, mainly on highways, with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. While it doesn't offer park access, it's one of the longer options for a day trip.
Paynesville, MN
2h 12m111.9 mi one way
At 2.2 hours and 111.9 miles, this drive has a score of 8 and is mostly highway. The terrain is mostly flat. This destination provides park access, making it a good choice for a longer day trip.
Cross Lake, MN
3h 32m165.3 mi one way
This 3.5-hour drive spans 165.3 miles, predominantly on highways, with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. With park access, it's a suitable option for a longer day trip.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Warroad, MN
7h 46m372.9 mi one way
This is your longest option, a 7.8-hour drive covering 372.9 miles, almost entirely on highways, with a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat. It's a significant drive for a day trip, with no park access listed.
Dilworth, MN
4h 36m248.5 mi one way
Bemidji, MN
4h 47m233 mi one way
At 4.8 hours and 233 miles, this drive is mostly highway with a score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. It's a substantial drive for a day trip, without park access indicated.
Grand Marais, MN
5h 28m271.9 mi one way
Silver Bay, MN
4h 15m216.8 mi one way
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Braham, MN
1h 31m70.9 mi one way
Elbow Lake, MN
3h 24m179.1 mi one way
Howard Lake, MN
1h 18m57 mi one way
Springvale, MN
1h 36m68.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and several destinations offering park access, spring drives from Eagan are ideal for enjoying newly opened green spaces.
Summer
The mix of highway and surface roads makes summer excursions easy, with many routes featuring park access for outdoor activities.
Fall
Mostly flat drives with a drive score of 8 or 9 are well-suited for fall color viewing, especially those with park access.
Winter
The predominantly flat terrain on these routes makes for straightforward winter driving, though park access might be limited.
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