Origin
Eagan, MN
Late night in Eagan on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to North Saint Paul, 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
31m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
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North Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Eagan, MN to North Saint Paul, MN is 22.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 35E, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it an easy choice for a short hop. It's the kind of journey you can easily fit in between other plans or use as a convenient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 14 mi | 19m |
| MN 36 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 7th Avenue East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Purple Heart Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Geneva Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 14 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and North Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CR 31
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 35E North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35E
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 35E
6
Merge onto I 35E; I 94
350 ft
·
5 sec
·
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35E
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 111A
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MN 36
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn sharp right onto MN 120
330 ft
·
8 sec
·
Geneva Avenue North
11
Continue on MN 120
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Division Street
12
Turn right onto 7th Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
7th Avenue East
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 35E
Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111A
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.61 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
North Saint Paul, MN
Late night in North Saint Paul on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 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
31m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 14 miles on I 35E, providing a consistent, fast-paced environment. While the core of the route relies on interstates like I 35E and MN 36, you'll also navigate local roads such as Pilot Knob Road. This blend means you get the efficiency of highway driving for most of the trip, interspersed with more typical road segments as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and MN 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 31m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on I 35E. 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 North Saint Paul, 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 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 North Saint Paul, 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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