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Apple Valley, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Apple Valley, MN is a convenient base with 34 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Apple Valley, MN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

219.1 mi

Detroit Lakes, MN

Quickest Drive

11m

Lakeville, MN

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Trips from Apple Valley, MN

Driving from Apple Valley, MN

The typical drive from Apple Valley, MN covers about 55 miles and takes around 1h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 219 miles (4h 17m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Apple Valley, MN most often head toward Detroit Lakes, MN (219.1 mi, 4h 17m), Grand Rapids, MN (197 mi, 4h 5m), Cloquet, MN (150.6 mi, 2h 50m), Becker, MN (66.6 mi, 1h 21m), and Elk River, MN (52.2 mi, 1h 4m). 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 55-mile trip from Apple Valley, MN, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Apple Valley, MN and 17 routes heading into Apple Valley, MN, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 219 miles.

The longest mapped route from Apple Valley, MN covers 219 miles and takes approximately 4h 17m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Apple Valley, MN runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 55-mile trip from Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, MN include Detroit Lakes, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, Cloquet, MN and Becker, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Apple Valley, MN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

55,696

Median Income

$99,277

Median Home Value

$354,200

Median Age

37.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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