Origin
Walcott, MN
Late night in Walcott on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walcott, 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
1h 6m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walcott, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Walcott to Eagan, you are looking at a straightforward 47.5-mile journey through the Minnesota Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel for this efficient commute. Since the trip is quite short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can budget approximately $7 for fuel, making this a very affordable trek between these two points. Because both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent Midwestern landscape throughout the drive. This route is an ideal choice for travelers who value a direct, no-nonsense path to their destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 Business | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| I 35E | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| 240th Street East | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Glynview Trail | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Lyndale Avenue North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Diffley Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9th Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Falk Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35 Business
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walcott, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Falk Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Falk Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 19
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
240th Street East
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 19
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Cabot Avenue
4
Continue on CR 19
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Glynview Trail
5
At end of road, turn right onto Willow Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Willow Street
6
Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Southwest
7
Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Avenue Southwest
8
Turn left onto Division Street West
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Division Street West
9
Turn right onto I 35 Business; CR 48
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lyndale Avenue North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 94
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
15
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Walcott, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 45.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 19 / Cabot Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 19 / Cabot Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North
Turn right onto I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 94
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.14 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 10 to 15 mph
9% 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
14 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
1h 6m 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 heavily focused on highway travel, with 75% of your time spent on major routes like I-35 Business and I-35E. You will spend the bulk of your journey on a 29.2-mile stretch along I-35 Business, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The transition from local roads like 240th Street East onto the interstate system defines the character of this drive, moving you quickly from quieter areas into the more structured highway environment. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you navigate the primary arterial roads that connect these two Minnesota communities. It is a functional, highway-oriented experience designed for speed and reliability rather than winding exploration.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I 35 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 Business and I 35E. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near CR 19 / Cabot Avenue.
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 47.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.6 miles (CR 19 / Cabot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,041 ft
950 ft
Total Climb
36 ft
Total Descent
128 ft
Highest Point
1,041 ft
~6.8 mi in
Elevation Range
92 ft
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 35 Business. 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 3.6 miles (CR 19 / Cabot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (I 35 Business): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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