Origin
Sunrise, MN
Morning in Sunrise on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunrise, 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 27m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sunrise, MN to Eagan, MN is 62.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I 35E and I 35, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Minnesota, moving you between two points in the Midwest region. Expect a journey that's mostly on major highways, making it a practical option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 27.3 mi | 33m |
| I 35 | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| Saint Croix Trail | 4 mi | 7m |
| Wilcox Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Centerville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Keystone Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 27.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on River Road
287 ft
·
12 sec
·
River Road
2
Continue on Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn right onto Wilcox Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Wilcox Road
4
Turn left onto CR 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Keystone Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto MN 95
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint Croix Trail
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
7
Continue on MN 95
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
8
Continue on MN 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on MN 95
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E
Toward Saint Paul
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 117
Toward CR 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CH 96
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
CH 96
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto CH 59
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Centerville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CH 15
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the ramp
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 35E
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit onto I 35E
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 97B
Toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 28
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Yankee Doodle Road
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto CR 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
27
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Sunrise, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul
7
39 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward CR 96
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 117
Toward CR 96
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
8
44 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 76% of the journey on major interstates like I 35E and I 35. You'll experience a predominantly fast-paced drive, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 27.3 miles on I 35E. While the landscape is largely consistent with interstate travel, you'll also navigate segments on Saint Croix Trail, offering a slight variation before rejoining the main thoroughfares. Be prepared for typical highway conditions and traffic patterns.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sunrise, MN and Eagan, MN, road signs point toward Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Cr 96.
Minneapolis
8.7 mi in
|
~18m
Saint Paul
29.1 mi in
|
~40m
|
via I 35E
Cr 96
39 mi in
|
~51m
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 27m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 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 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 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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