Origin
Richfield, MN
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, 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
17m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, MN
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Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Richfield, MN to Eagan, MN is 10.6 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Cedar Avenue South, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota, making it a convenient local journey. You'll primarily be navigating local roads rather than major highways, so expect a more urban driving experience. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple point-to-point drive without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue South | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East 66th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 66th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cedar Avenue South
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 66th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 66th Street
3
Continue on CR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 66th Street
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 66th Street
5
Continue on CR 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 66th Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 66th Street
7
Continue on CR 53
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 66th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South
9
Merge onto MN 77
5.3 mi
·
6 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 53 / East 66th Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 53 / East 66th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 53 / East 66th Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 53 / East 66th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward MN 77 South
Navigation decision point
Toward MN 77 South
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 77 / Cedar Avenue South
Merge onto MN 77 / Cedar Avenue South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
$1.58 one way
$3.15 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Eagan on Sunday
Local time
2:27 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
1 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
17m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter any high-speed interstate cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.3 miles on Cedar Avenue South. As you navigate this route, you'll primarily be on roads like Cedar Avenue South, Diffley Road, and East 66th Street. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local thoroughfares rather than sweeping scenic byways or long stretches of highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Cedar Avenue South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 53 / East 66th Street.
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 10.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 (CR 53 / East 66th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (CR 53 / East 66th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 17m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Cedar Avenue South. 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 53 / East 66th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (CR 53 / East 66th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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