Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Eagan, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
This 31.5-mile drive from Blaine to Eagan, Minnesota, is a quick 36-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Central Avenue Northeast and Voyageur Highway, with a portion on US 10 East. With no significant highway sections, expect a turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical choice. Since it's a short journey within the Midwest region, it doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| US 10 East | — | — |
| Voyageur Highway | — | — |
| I 35E South | — | — |
| CR 28 | — | — |
| Yankee Doodle Road | — | — |
| Pilot Knob Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northeast
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
3
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 10 East
4
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 10 East: Saint Paul
6
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
9
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E South
11
Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
12
Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
13
Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
14
Continue on Pilot Knob Road
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Eagan on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
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
19 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be making frequent turns, so staying attentive to navigation is key. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short overall distance and local road focus, expect a continuous series of intersections and varying speed limits. The drive will likely feel like a typical suburban commute, moving through residential and commercial areas rather than open country.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Central Avenue Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blaine, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 36m 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 Blaine, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Eagan, MN
Full guide →Eagan is a city of 69,000 people (2021) in Minnesota on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. It is a suburb in the southern part of the Twin Cities region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagan, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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