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Trip from Rushford, 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

2h 26m

Distance

122 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rushford, MN, MN

Rushford, MN

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city in Minnesota, United States

Eagan, MN

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Trip Overview

This 122-mile drive from Rushford, MN, to Eagan, MN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes. Primarily following US 52 and I-90, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $17, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical transit. The drive focuses on highway travel, making it an efficient way to cover the distance without needing an overnight stop. You'll find this route to be a direct and functional path between these two Minnesota locales.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61 miles from Rushford, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 52 69 mi 1h 20m
I 90 30.9 mi 33m
South Mill Street 9.9 mi 13m
County Road 42 3.7 mi 5m
Pilot Knob Road 2.5 mi 4m
McAndrews Road 2.2 mi 3m
Robert Trail South 1.2 mi 1m
Biscayne Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 52 — 69 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rushford, MN and Eagan, MN.

1

Start on East Jessie Street

74 ft · 7 sec · East Jessie Street
2

Turn right onto MN 43

9.9 mi · 13 min · South Mill Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 90 West: Austin
4

Merge onto I 90

31 mi · 33 min · I 90
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 218 Toward US 52: Rochester
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward US 52 North: Rochester
7

Merge onto US 52

9.7 mi · 11 min · US 52
8

Continue on US 52; US 63

17 mi · 19 min · US 52; US 63
9

Continue on US 52

9.1 mi · 10 min · US 52
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 52

34 mi · 38 min · US 52
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
12

Turn left onto CR 42

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Continue on CR 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 42
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto 145th Street West

0.4 mi · 55 sec · 145th Street West
15

Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue
16

Turn left onto Connemara Trail

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Connemara Trail
17

Turn right onto MN 3

1.2 mi · 1 min · Robert Trail South
18

Turn left onto CR 38

2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto CR 31

2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

CR 31

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour and 26-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in either Rushford or Eagan. With no designated stops, you can easily pull over for fuel or a quick break as needed; the estimated fuel cost is about $17. Keep an eye out for transitions between US 52 and I-90, as these are the main points where the road character shifts slightly. This straightforward 122-mile trip is best tackled in one go, allowing you to arrive at your destination with minimal disruption.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Rushford, MN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 27 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

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 Rushford, 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 Rushford, MN

This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Rushford, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 69 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rochester, MN

61 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

Rushford Village, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oronoco, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61 miles from Rushford, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 52 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pappy's Place Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rochester, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15072584550

Visit website

Nile Restaurant & Café East African Cuisine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rochester, Minnesota

1 mi

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Eagan, Minnesota

1.4 mi

Pappy's Place Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.3

Rochester, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15072584550

Visit website

Nile Restaurant & Café East African Cuisine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.3

Rochester, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15072060511

Visit website

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 122

Eagan, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16514409147

Visit website

The Hyderabad Indian Grill Rochester

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 52.3

Rochester, Minnesota

Hours: 10:30 am–11:45 pm

+15072066777

Visit website

Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.3

Rosemount, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16513322200

Visit website

Eagan Community Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 122

Eagan, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16516755550

Visit website

Watt Munisotaram

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 104.6

Farmington, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+16512524330

Visit website

Splash Valley Water Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 122

Apple Valley, Minnesota

+19529532300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 119.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Austin

Navigation decision point

Toward I 90 West: Austin
5
41.1 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward US 52: Rochester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 218 Toward US 52: Rochester
5
41.4 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 52 North: Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 52 North: Rochester
6
117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | CR 38 / McAndrews Road

Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
119.5 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road

Turn right onto CR 31 / Pilot Knob Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.16 one way

$36.31 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $19.56 $39.13
premium $4.53 $21.77 $43.54
diesel $5.61 $26.94 $53.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86
Efficient EV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88
EV Truck/SUV 48.8 0 $17.08 $7.81

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rushford, MN

Late night in Rushford on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagan, MN

Late night in Eagan on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Rochester, MN

61 mi in

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

22 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

2h 26m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roads like US 52 and I-90. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 69 miles on US 52, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. The profile suggests a profile that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways. While not a technical or particularly varied drive, its highway nature ensures a predictable and smooth experience for most of the 122 miles.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 mi on US 52.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.

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 14 significant decision points across 122 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 10 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Rushford, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.

Cr 42: Rosemount

110.6 mi in | ~2h 8m

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 2h 26m. Total distance: 122 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69 miles on US 52. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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