Origin
Dellwood, MN
Afternoon in Dellwood on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dellwood, 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
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dellwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Dellwood, MN to Eagan, MN is 26.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 35E and North Highway 61, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, primarily in Minnesota, and is a straightforward trip connecting two points. With a short duration and minimal cost, it's a practical option for a quick transit or a segment of a larger Minnesota adventure. You'll find this route efficient for getting between these locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| North Highway 61 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 694 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lake Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 61 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dellwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Yankee Doodle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 15.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dellwood, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on MN 244
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MN 96
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dellwood Road North
3
Continue on MN 96
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Highway 61
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 694 West
7
Merge onto I 694
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 35E
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 28
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 61 / North Highway 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61 / North Highway 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 35E
Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Eagan on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers
WNW 5 to 15 mph
29% chance
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
12 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 26.8 miles on major roads like I 35E and North Highway 61. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.8 miles on I 35E, indicating a good portion of the trip involves high-speed cruising. The transition to surface roads like Pilot Knob Road will happen after this highway segment, likely bringing more controlled intersections and local traffic. Expect dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate the highway portions.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and North Highway 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 61 / North Highway 61.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 61 / North Highway 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 40m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 miles (US 61 / North Highway 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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