Origin
Cormorant, MN
Evening in Cormorant on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cormorant, MN to Eagan, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
229.1 mi
369 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
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6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cormorant, MN
Daniil Komov
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Cormorant to Eagan is 229.1 miles and takes about 4h 27m via I 94 and US 59, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region towards the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. With 84% of the trip on highways, expect a straightforward commute for much of the way. This is a solid option for a single-day trip, offering a clear path to your destination without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.6 miles from Cormorant, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 114.9 mi | 2h 3m |
| US 59 | 51.6 mi | 55m |
| I 494 | 24.7 mi | 30m |
| South Broadway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| East Lake Lizzie Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Prairie Avenue | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 114.9 mi, about 2h 3m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,445 veh/hr typical · worst 4,307
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cormorant, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 5
2
Continue on CH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 9
3
Turn right onto CH 9
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 9
4
Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pelican Drive
5
Continue on South Pelican Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pelican Drive
6
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Shore Drive
7
Continue on 215th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
215th Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 59
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lake Lizzie Road
9
Continue on US 59
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
10
Continue on US 59
14 mi
·
15 min
·
South Broadway
11
Continue on US 59
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Prairie Avenue
12
Take the exit onto US 59
52 mi
·
55 min
·
US 59
13
Continue on I 94; MN 27
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 94; MN 27
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 494
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
19
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
23
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
24
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
25
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
26
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 27m estimated drive time, leaving Cormorant in the morning should allow you to reach Eagan well before evening. The route has only one recommended stop, so consider making that break around the halfway point or when you feel you need it. Since the longest stretch is over 100 miles, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. The $36 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you go. The relatively short distance means you have flexibility if you decide to stop more often.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.6 miles from Cormorant, MN, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.6 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagan, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cormorant, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cormorant, MN
This is one driving day of about 229.1 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Cormorant, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 114.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.6 miles from Cormorant, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 225.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 59 / South Broadway
Enter roundabout onto US 59 / South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
196.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
221.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward MN 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
8
222 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
7
225.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m 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
$37.40 one way
$74.79 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| premium | $4.95 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $53.82 | $107.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.06 | $11.00 |
| Efficient EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.07 | $14.66 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Eagan on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 84% of the 229.1-mile route being high-speed. The longest stretch without a major road change is 114.9 miles on I 94. Expect to transition from more open highway cruising to areas with more frequent exits as you approach the Twin Cities. This means you'll encounter denser traffic and more immediate turn-offs later in your drive.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near US 59 / South Broadway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 229.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 196.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 27m. Total distance: 229.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.9 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 196.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Eagan, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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