Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Stanchfield, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Eagan, MN to Stanchfield, MN covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue Northeast, I 35E, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | 38 mi | 45m |
| I 35E | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| US 10 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 389th Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Purple Heart Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,223 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~321 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 88 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Stanchfield, MN.
Start on CR 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
Merge onto I 35E; I 94
Take the exit onto I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Continue on US 10
Take the exit onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto MN 65
Turn right onto CR 3
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Eagan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.67 one way
$21.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| premium | $4.85 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Eagan on Monday
Local time
5:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Stanchfield on Monday
Local time
5:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
67.4 mi in 1h 26m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Central Avenue Northeast.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near I 35E.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 35E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
954 ft
~57.7 mi in
Elevation Range
146 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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