Origin
Bloomington, MN
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, MN to Eagan, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
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Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Bloomington, MN to Eagan, MN is 8.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Diffley Road/Cedar Avenue South, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, and is best described as a turn-heavy local drive. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a quick errand or a short hop between two points without needing extensive planning. You'll encounter no highway driving, making it a straightforward local navigation experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West 90th Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Cedar Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Old Shakopee Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Diffley Road
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on West 90th Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West 90th Street
2
Turn right onto Old Cedar Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Cedar Avenue South
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Old Shakopee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto MN 77
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
9
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
10
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
11
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
12
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Old Cedar Avenue South
Turn right onto Old Cedar Avenue South
Navigation decision point
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 1 / East Old Shakopee Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 1 / East Old Shakopee Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue South
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MN 77 / Cedar Avenue South
Merge onto MN 77 / Cedar Avenue South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.62 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Eagan on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 navigate primarily on Diffley Road and Cedar Avenue South. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 2.7 miles, also on Diffley Road. Expect frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way through local streets, rather than extended periods on a single highway. This means you'll need to stay attentive to navigation and road signs throughout the entire 17-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Diffley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Old Cedar Avenue South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (Old Cedar Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 1 / East Old Shakopee Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomington, MN
Full guide →Founded 1843
Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP IATA) and home to the Mall of America, the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population of 89,000 people (as of 2021). Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is served by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494.
Top landmarks
- • Nickelodeon Universe — amusement park inside Mall of America
- • SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge — amusement ride
- • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
Arriving in Eagan, MN
Full guide →Founded 1860
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 17m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Diffley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Old Cedar Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 1 / East Old Shakopee Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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