Rice Lake, MN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Rice Lake, MN have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 181-mile quick runs to 253-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Rice Lake, MN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

262.3 mi

Eagan, MN

Quickest Drive

3h 57m

Saint Cloud, MN

Plan Around Rice Lake, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Eagan, MN to Rice Lake, MN 262.3 mi · 5h 36m Bloomington, MN to Rice Lake, MN 254.3 mi · 5h 25m Eden Prairie, MN to Rice Lake, MN 247.5 mi · 5h 19m Co on Rapids, MN to Rice Lake, MN 238.2 mi · 5h 5m

Continue From Rice Lake, MN

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

Rice Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN 252.5 mi · 4h 22m Rice Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN 181.4 mi · 3h 57m

Trips from Rice Lake, MN

Rice Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN

252.5 mi 4h 22m

Rice Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN

181.4 mi 3h 57m

Driving from Rice Lake, MN

On average, trips departing from Rice Lake, MN run 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 253 miles (4h 22m), while the shortest is just 181 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Rice Lake, MN most often head toward Saint Paul, MN (252.5 mi, 4h 22m) and Saint Cloud, MN (181.4 mi, 3h 57m). 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 217-mile trip from Rice Lake, MN, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Rice Lake, MN and 6 routes heading into Rice Lake, MN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 181 to 253 miles.

The longest mapped route from Rice Lake, MN covers 253 miles and takes approximately 4h 22m. Shorter options start at just 181 miles.

The average route from Rice Lake, MN runs about 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 217-mile trip from Rice Lake, MN costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Rice Lake, MN include Saint Paul, MN and Saint Cloud, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.