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Trip from Eagan, MN to Walcott, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

47.8 mi

77 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Minnesota, United States

Eagan, MN

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Downtown Walcott, MN, MN

Walcott, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Eagan to Walcott, you are looking at a straightforward 47.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, allowing you to head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing I-35E, 240th Street East, and Glynview Trail, you will navigate entirely within the Midwest. Because the distance is relatively short and efficient, it serves as an excellent choice if you have limited time but need to get between these two Minnesota locations reliably.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35E 35.5 mi 38m
240th Street East 3.1 mi 7m
Glynview Trail 2.4 mi 5m
Lyndale Avenue North 2.2 mi 3m
Diffley Road 1.3 mi 2m
9th Avenue Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
Falk Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
10th Street Southwest 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 35E — 35.5 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Walcott, MN.

1

Start on CR 31

222 ft · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
2

Turn left onto CR 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 35E South Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 35E

35 mi · 38 min · I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

296 ft · 3 sec
Toward MN 21
6

Continue on I 35 Business

0.2 mi · 19 sec · I 35 Business
Toward MN 21, I 35 Business
7

Continue on MN 21; I 35 Business; I 35 Alternate

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard
8

Continue on I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate

2.2 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto Division Street West

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Division Street West
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 9th Avenue Southwest
11

Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest
12

At end of road, turn right onto Willow Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Willow Street
13

Turn left onto CR 19

2.4 mi · 5 min · Glynview Trail
14

Continue on CR 19

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Cabot Avenue
15

Turn left onto CR 19

3.1 mi · 7 min · 240th Street East
16

Turn right onto Falk Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Falk Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Falk Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Faribault, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Faribault, MN

24 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

Lakeville, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Market, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.9 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 30 / Diffley Road

Turn left onto CR 30 / Diffley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 35E South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 35E South
5
1.6 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.
4
37.1 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward MN 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MN 21
6
39.6 mi into trip | ~45m in | Division Street West

Turn left onto Division Street West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.11 one way

$14.23 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $7.66 $15.33
premium $4.53 $8.53 $17.06
diesel $5.61 $10.55 $21.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.02 $2.29
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.18 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Eagan, MN

Night in Eagan on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 1:58PM CDT until April 12 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:44PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Walcott, MN

Night in Walcott on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 20 to 25 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 1:58PM CDT until April 12 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:44PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

2 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

1h 6m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 35.5 miles along I-35E. The personality of the trip is defined by these fast, efficient interstate miles before transitioning into the local character of 240th Street East and Glynview Trail. Expect a consistent, high-speed experience for the majority of the journey, followed by a shift toward more local road navigation as you approach your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on I 35E.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and 240th Street East. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / Diffley Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 47.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (CR 30 / Diffley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,113 ft 950 ft

Total Climb

191 ft

Total Descent

126 ft

Highest Point

1,113 ft

~20.5 mi in

Elevation Range

164 ft

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (CR 30 / Diffley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walcott, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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