Atwater, MN Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Atwater, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 78 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Atwater, MN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
99.9 mi
Lakeville, MN
Quickest Drive
1h 16m
Saint Cloud, MN
Plan Around Atwater, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Atwater, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Atwater, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Atwater, MN
Driving from Atwater, MN
The typical drive from Atwater, MN covers about 78 miles and takes around 1h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 100 miles (2h 14m), while the shortest is just 56 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Atwater, MN most often head toward Lakeville, MN (99.9 mi, 2h 14m) and Saint Cloud, MN (56.4 mi, 1h 16m). 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 78-mile trip from Atwater, MN, budget about $11 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Atwater, MN and 6 routes heading into Atwater, MN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 56 to 100 miles.
The longest mapped route from Atwater, MN covers 100 miles and takes approximately 2h 14m. Shorter options start at just 56 miles.
The average route from Atwater, MN runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Atwater, MN costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Atwater, MN include Lakeville, MN and Saint Cloud, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Atwater, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,217
Median Income
$66,071
Median Home Value
$144,300
Median Age
31.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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