Origin
New Brighton, MN
Morning in New Brighton on Sunday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brighton, 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
36m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brighton, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.2-mile drive from New Brighton, MN to Eagan, MN takes about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate major highways, with I-35E and I-694 forming the backbone of this journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite economical for a trip of this nature. Given the short duration and minimal mileage, no overnight stay is necessary. This route is ideal for a quick transition between two points within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| I 694 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Doodle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Silver Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on I 694
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 694
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39
Toward Silver Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CH 44
495 ft
·
25 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 694 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 694
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 35E
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 28
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
13
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Silver Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward Silver Lake Road
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 694 East
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 35E
Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 67% of the journey on major interstates. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.3 miles on I-35E, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel, likely with multiple lanes and higher speed limits for much of the 36-minute travel time. While not a scenic byway, it's designed for direct and timely transit between destinations.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 36m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 35E. 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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