Origin
Cannon Falls, MN
Morning in Cannon Falls on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cannon Falls, 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
39m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cannon Falls, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.3-mile drive from Cannon Falls to Eagan, Minnesota, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 39 minutes. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an ideal one-day excursion within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes US 52 and County Road 42, offering a mixed driving experience that doesn't demand an overnight stay. You'll find this journey to be a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Minnesota communities, making it perfect for a day trip or a short commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 17 mi | 19m |
| County Road 42 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| McAndrews Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Robert Trail South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Biscayne Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Connemara Trail | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 17 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Falls, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on MN 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto US 52
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
5
Turn left onto CR 42
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on CR 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto 145th Street West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
145th Street West
8
Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Biscayne Avenue
9
Turn left onto Connemara Trail
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Connemara Trail
10
Turn right onto MN 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Trail South
11
Turn left onto CR 38
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 31
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52
Merge onto US 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 42: Rosemount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road
Turn right onto CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Eagan on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 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
18 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
39m 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?
The drive features a significant highway share of 58%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 39 minutes on faster roads like US 52. You can expect a solid 17-mile stretch on US 52, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to local roads. The "Mixed drive" profile suggests you'll encounter a blend of highway speeds and more varied conditions as you navigate County Road 42 and Pilot Knob Road. This route offers a dynamic driving experience, shifting from open road travel to more community-focused segments.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 29.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.
Cr 42: Rosemount
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
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 39m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 miles on US 52. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eagan, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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