Origin
Stewartville, MN
Morning in Stewartville on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stewartville, MN to Eagan, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
83.8 mi
135 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stewartville, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Stewartville to Eagan is 83.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via US 52, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll mostly be on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient journey. Consider this route if you need a quick and predictable drive without extensive planning, as it's designed for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Stewartville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 59.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 63 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| County Road 42 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| McAndrews Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Robert Trail South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stewartville, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on US 63
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 63; MN 30
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 63
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 63
Toward US 52, US 63 North: Saint Paul, Preston
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 63
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
5
Continue on US 52; US 63
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52; US 63
6
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 52
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
9
Turn left onto CR 42
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on CR 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto 145th Street West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
145th Street West
12
Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Biscayne Avenue
13
Turn left onto Connemara Trail
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Connemara Trail
14
Turn right onto MN 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Trail South
15
Turn left onto CR 38
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 31
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, this trip is best suited for a same-day journey, offering flexibility for your departure time. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive, so you can leave when it's most convenient. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, plan to fill up before you leave or at a convenient point along US 52, which dominates the route. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider a quick break in a town along US 52 if needed, but the drive is short enough that you might not require one.
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 41.9 miles from Stewartville, MN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagan, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stewartville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stewartville, MN
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Stewartville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 59.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Stewartville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 81.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 52, US 63 North: Saint Paul, Preston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52, US 63 North: Saint Paul, Preston
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 63
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
4
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward CR 42: Rosemount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
6
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m 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
$12.47 one way
$24.94 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 43m 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 highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant portion of the journey on US 52, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.3 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, allowing for efficient travel between your starting point and destination. While primarily highway, there will be segments on local roads like South Broadway Avenue, which may slightly alter the driving rhythm.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and South Broadway Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 83.8 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 8.3 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stewartville, MN and Eagan, MN, road signs point toward Preston and Cr 42: Rosemount.
Preston
8.3 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 63
Cr 42: Rosemount
72.4 mi in
|
~1h 25m
About the Cities
Arriving in Eagan, MN
Full guide →Founded 1860
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 43m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.3 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.
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 8.3 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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