Afton, MN Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Afton, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Afton, MN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
153.1 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
35m
Eagan, MN
Plan Around Afton, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Afton, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Afton, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Afton, MN
Driving from Afton, MN
The typical drive from Afton, MN covers about 60 miles and takes around 1h 18m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 153 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Afton, MN are Woodbury, MN (153.1 mi, 3h 7m), Saint Cloud, MN (94.8 mi, 1h 56m), Maple Grove, MN (46.1 mi, 59m), Lakeville, MN (38.4 mi, 52m), and Eden Prairie, MN (36.4 mi, 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 60-mile trip from Afton, MN, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Afton, MN and 5 routes heading into Afton, MN, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 153 miles.
The longest mapped route from Afton, MN covers 153 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Afton, MN runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Afton, MN costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Afton, MN include Woodbury, MN, Saint Cloud, MN, Maple Grove, MN and Lakeville, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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