Frazee to Eagan is 207 miles and takes about 4h 8m via US 10 and I-494, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region towards the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for a smooth transition as you approach the Twin Cities.
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
103.5 miles from Frazee, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi
1h 29m
US 10
59.5 mi
1h 9m
I 494
24.7 mi
30m
I 94
21.1 mi
22m
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi
8m
Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi
3m
Diffley Road
2.7 mi
5m
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
West Mason Avenue
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,135 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,804
Quietest
2 AM
~220 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Frazee, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 29
40 ft·3 sec·Main Avenue West
2
Turn right onto MN 87
345 ft·10 sec·Lake Street South
3
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi·1 min·Juniper Avenue East
4
Continue on CR 10
0.9 mi·2 min·County Highway 10
5
Turn left onto US 10
33 mi·38 min·US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft·1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft·0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi·8 min·Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi·30 min·US 10
11
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi·2 min·165th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi·57 sec·County Road 11
14
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 25
15
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pine Street
16
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Broadway Street East
17
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi·40 sec·Fenning Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
19
Merge onto I 94
21 mi·22 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 494
25 mi·30 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 2CToward MN 77 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew DriveUse the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
25
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi·3 min·Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 4Toward CR 30: Diffley RoadUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi·1 min·Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft·1 sec·Diffley Road
29
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi·3 min·Diffley Road
30
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi·41 sec·Pilot Knob Road
31
Continue on CR 31
513 ft·9 sec·Pilot Knob Road
32
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving Frazee in the morning will allow you to arrive in Eagan with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $30, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 78.4-mile mark on West Mason Avenue, as this is your longest stretch before hitting more developed road networks. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities in Frazee.
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 103.5 miles from Frazee, MN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 2h 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 19m
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 Frazee, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Frazee, MN
This is one driving day of about 207 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Frazee, 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 West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 203.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MN 87 / Lake Street South
Turn right onto MN 87 / Lake Street South
Navigation decision point
7
174.3 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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
199.5 mi into trip|~3h 55m 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
199.8 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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
203.6 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
$31.09 one way
$62.18 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.57
$67.14
premium
$4.60
$37.50
$74.99
diesel
$4.80
$39.09
$78.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.1
0
$21.74
$9.94
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.11
$8.28
EV Truck/SUV
82.8
1
$28.98
$13.25
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Frazee, MN
Late night
in Frazee on Sunday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eagan, MN
Late night
in Eagan on Sunday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
SE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a blend of highway and surface roads, with 51% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue before transitioning to highway travel. Expect to navigate through more developed areas with frequent exits as you get closer to Eagan. The latter half of the trip features more continuous highway driving.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on West Mason Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near MN 87 / Lake Street South.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 207 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: near the start (MN 87 / Lake Street South): Navigation decision point; at 174.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 207 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 87 / Lake Street South): Navigation decision point; at 174.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Eagan, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
