Minneapolis, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Minneapolis, MN is a local road trip base with 48 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 58 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Minneapolis, MN spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

48

Longest Drive

294.4 mi

Thief River Falls, MN

Quickest Drive

13m

Richfield, MN

Plan Around Minneapolis, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Minneapolis, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Thief River Falls, MN to Minneapolis, MN 294.4 mi · 5h 45m Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN 219.6 mi · 3h 43m Hoyt Lakes, MN to Minneapolis, MN 210.2 mi · 3h 22m Silver Bay, MN to Minneapolis, MN 209.1 mi · 3h 19m

Continue From Minneapolis, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Minneapolis, MN to Silver Bay, MN 209.1 mi · 4h 5m Minneapolis, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 199.1 mi · 3h 55m Minneapolis, MN to Keewatin, MN 183.4 mi · 3h 53m Minneapolis, MN to Chaska, MN 26.7 mi · 37m

Trips from Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN to Silver Bay, MN

209.1 mi 4h 5m

Minneapolis, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

199.1 mi 3h 55m

Minneapolis, MN to Keewatin, MN

183.4 mi 3h 53m

Minneapolis, MN to Chaska, MN

26.7 mi 37m

Minneapolis, MN to Lakeville, MN

26.2 mi 32m

Minneapolis, MN to Lino Lakes, MN

20.6 mi 32m

Minneapolis, MN to Corcoran, MN

19.8 mi 31m

Minneapolis, MN to Eagan, MN

15 mi 27m

Minneapolis, MN to Minnetonka, MN

14.5 mi 22m

Minneapolis, MN to Plymouth, MN

11.5 mi 15m

Minneapolis, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

10.9 mi 15m

Minneapolis, MN to Bloomington, MN

10.7 mi 16m

Minneapolis, MN to Saint Paul, MN

10 mi 15m

Driving from Minneapolis, MN

On average, trips departing from Minneapolis, MN run 58 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 13m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 209 miles (4h 5m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Minneapolis, MN most often head toward Silver Bay, MN (209.1 mi, 4h 5m), Detroit Lakes, MN (199.1 mi, 3h 55m), Keewatin, MN (183.4 mi, 3h 53m), Chaska, MN (26.7 mi, 37m), and Lakeville, MN (26.2 mi, 32m). 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 58-mile trip from Minneapolis, MN, budget about $8 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 13 mapped routes leaving Minneapolis, MN and 35 routes heading into Minneapolis, MN, covering 48 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 209 miles.

The longest mapped route from Minneapolis, MN covers 209 miles and takes approximately 4h 5m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Minneapolis, MN runs about 58 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 58-mile trip from Minneapolis, MN costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Minneapolis, MN include Silver Bay, MN, Detroit Lakes, MN, Keewatin, MN and Chaska, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.