Origin
Lake Eunice, MN
Night in Lake Eunice on Friday
Local time
10:36 PM
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Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lake Eunice, MN to Eagan, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
232.3 mi
374 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Eunice, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Lake Eunice, MN to Eagan, MN is 232.3 miles and takes about 4h 29m via I 94 and US 59, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Given the relatively short duration and distance, it's a convenient option for a quick trip or a segment of a larger journey.
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
116.1 miles from Lake Eunice, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 114.9 mi | 2h 3m |
| US 59 | 62.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 494 | 24.7 mi | 30m |
| South Broadway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 31 | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Prairie Avenue | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 114.9 mi, about 2h 3m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,445 veh/hr typical · worst 4,307
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 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 Lake Eunice, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 22
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 22
3
Turn left onto CH 20
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
County Highway 20
4
Continue on CR 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Drive
5
Turn right onto CH 31
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 31
6
Turn right onto US 59; MN 34
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 59; MN 34
7
Continue on US 59
14 mi
·
15 min
·
South Broadway
8
Continue on US 59
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Prairie Avenue
9
Take the exit onto US 59
52 mi
·
55 min
·
US 59
10
Continue on I 94; MN 27
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 94; MN 27
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 494
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
16
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
20
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
21
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
22
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
23
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
For this 4h 29m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Eagan. The route includes one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs or refuel. Since this trip is less than 5 hours, you have flexibility in when and where you stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 114.9-mile stretch on I 94, as the fuel cost is estimated at $37.
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 116.1 miles from Lake Eunice, MN, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.9 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 51 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.1 miles or 2h 15m 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 35m
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 Lake Eunice, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lake Eunice, MN
This is one driving day of about 232.3 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Lake Eunice, 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 I 94 for about 114.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.1 miles from Lake Eunice, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.9 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 229 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 59 / South Broadway
Enter roundabout onto US 59 / South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
199.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m 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
224.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m 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
225.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m 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
229 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m 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
$37.92 one way
$75.84 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $40.81 | $81.62 |
| premium | $4.95 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $54.57 | $109.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.39 | $11.15 |
| Efficient EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.33 | $9.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.52 | $14.87 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Eagan on Friday
Local time
10:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 88% of this drive on highways, encountering a mostly highway profile. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 114.9 miles on I 94. Expect a significant portion of your travel to be on high-speed, limited-access roads. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the trip.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near US 59 / South Broadway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 232.3 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: at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lake Eunice, MN
Full guide →Founded 1870
Arriving 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 4h 29m. Total distance: 232.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.9 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Eagan, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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