Origin
Maple Lake, MN
Morning in Maple Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Lake, MN to Eagan, 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 24m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Maple Lake, MN to Eagan, MN is 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m via MN 55, I 494, and Cedar Avenue South, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Minnesota's Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given its relatively short distance and direct path, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 55 | 32.4 mi | 47m |
| I 494 | 19 mi | 23m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 55
— 32.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Lake, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 7
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
2
Turn right onto MN 55
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
MN 55
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on MN 55
23 mi
·
34 min
·
MN 55
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 494
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
9
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
13
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
14
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
15
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Maple Lake, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 56 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 55
Turn right onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 South
7
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$8.84 one way
$17.68 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Eagan, MN
Morning in Eagan on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Mostly Clear
WNW 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
66°F
Medina, MN
30 mi in
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
14 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 24m 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 87% of the journey taking place on major roads. Expect a smooth experience for the most part, with stretches like the 32.4 miles on MN 55 offering uninterrupted progress. You'll transition onto I 494 and then Cedar Avenue South, which maintain a similar high-speed character. The route generally offers a consistent driving feel, minimizing unexpected changes in road type or speed limits, making it predictable for drivers.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on MN 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 55 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 55.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 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: at 0.2 miles (MN 55): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 24m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on MN 55. 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 Eagan, 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 0.2 miles (MN 55): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagan, 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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