Origin
Shorewood, MN
Late night in Shorewood on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, 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
40m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
Shorewood to Eagan is 27.9 miles and takes about 40m via I 494, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward connection between these suburban Twin Cities communities. You'll likely find this a convenient option if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss transit between these areas, with minimal planning required for a same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
3
Continue on CR 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MN 7
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 494
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
11
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
15
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
16
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
17
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 South
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Sunny
WNW 20 mph
0% chance
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
40m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 494, experiencing a longest stretch of 12.9 miles without needing to exit. Expect a consistent pace dictated by interstate speeds, with Minnesota State Highway 7 and Cedar Avenue South offering slightly different driving experiences as you transition. The overall character is efficient and direct, designed for moving between locations rather than sightseeing.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnesota State Highway 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 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 40m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 12.9 miles on I 494. 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 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 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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