Origin
Vermillion, MN
Late night in Vermillion on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermillion, 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
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Eagan, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN is 18.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Coates Boulevard and County Road 42, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering flexibility without the need for overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coates Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 42 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| McAndrews Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Robert Trail South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Biscayne Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Connemara Trail | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coates Boulevard
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on CR 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
4
Turn right onto US 52
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Coates Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
6
Turn left onto CR 42
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on CR 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto 145th Street West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
145th Street West
9
Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Biscayne Avenue
10
Turn left onto Connemara Trail
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Connemara Trail
11
Turn right onto MN 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Trail South
12
Turn left onto CR 38
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 31
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilot Knob Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 62 / Main Street West
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62 / Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Turn right onto US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CR 42: Rosemount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 42: Rosemount
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~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
$2.69 one way
$5.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Eagan, MN
Late night in Eagan on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 15 to 20 mph
80% 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
28 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
26m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local experience with no highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Coates Boulevard. Navigating primarily on Coates Boulevard, County Road 42, and Pilot Knob Road, you'll be moving through familiar suburban and local thoroughfares. The constant adjustments in direction mean you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than settling into a monotonous cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Coates Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 0.1 miles in near CR 62 / Main Street West.
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 18.1 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 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.
On the drive from Vermillion, MN to Eagan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42: Rosemount along the way.
Cr 42: Rosemount
6.7 mi in
|
~8m
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 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Coates Boulevard. 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 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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