Cloquet, MN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Cloquet, MN have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 142 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Cloquet, MN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
154.1 mi
Eden Prairie, MN
Quickest Drive
2h 19m
Blaine, MN
Plan Around Cloquet, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Cloquet, MN
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Trips from Cloquet, MN
Driving from Cloquet, MN
The typical drive from Cloquet, MN covers about 142 miles and takes around 2h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 154 miles (2h 54m), while the shortest is just 131 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cloquet, MN include Eden Prairie, MN (154.1 mi, 2h 54m), Eagan, MN (145.8 mi, 2h 49m), Plymouth, MN (143.4 mi, 2h 43m), Maple Grove, MN (142.6 mi, 2h 38m), and Minneapolis, MN (136.9 mi, 2h 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 142-mile trip from Cloquet, MN, budget about $20 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Cloquet, MN and 3 routes heading into Cloquet, MN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 131 to 154 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cloquet, MN covers 154 miles and takes approximately 2h 54m. Shorter options start at just 131 miles.
The average route from Cloquet, MN runs about 142 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 142-mile trip from Cloquet, MN costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cloquet, MN include Eden Prairie, MN, Eagan, MN, Plymouth, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cloquet, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,582
Median Income
$63,854
Median Home Value
$200,100
Median Age
36.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Cloquet, MN
A sampling of people born in Cloquet, MN.
Jessica Lange
1949
American actress
Barbara Payton
1927–1967
American actress (1927-1967)
Jamie Langenbrunner
1975
American ice hockey player
Derek Plante
1971
American ice hockey player
Corey Millen
1964
American ice hockey player
Clarence Larson
1909–1999
scientist
Katharine Luomala
1907–1992
American anthropologist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Cloquet, MN.
R. W. Lindholm Service Station
filling station in Cloquet, United States of America
Cloquet City Hall
rathaus in Cloquet, United States of America
Cloquet-Northern Office Building
office building in Cloquet, United States of America
Carlton County History and Heritage Center
county museum located in Cloquet, Minnesota
City data from Wikidata (Q859290), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Cloquet, MN
Cloquet (pronounced kloh-KAY) is a town in Northeastern Minnesota.
1 Lindholm Service Station, Hwy 33 and Cloquet Ave. The only gas station in existence that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; it's also the only building from Wright's Broadacre City concept to ever be built. The station is capped by a prominent green copper canopy. The small room on the second floor with windows overlooking the gas pumps was originally intended to be a waiting area. 2 Carlton County Historical Society, 406 Cloquet Ave (between 4th and 5th Sts), ☏ +1 218 879-1938. Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM. Small local history museum, including an exhibit on the Cloquet Fire of 1918. Adults $2, children under 12 $1, families $5.
1 Pedro's Grill & Cantina, 915 Cloquet Ave (at 10th St), ☏ +1 218 879-7171. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. Mexican restaurant with full bar.
1 AmericInn, 111 Big Lake Rd, ☏ +1 218 879-1231, toll-free: +1-800-634-3444, fax: +1 218 879-2237. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, and sauna. Free wireless internet, public computer, and free breakfast available. Pets allowed. $85+. 2 Super 8, 121 Big Lake Rd, ☏ +1 218 879-1250, fax: +1 218 879-1250. Free wireless internet and free breakfast available. Pets allowed for an extra fee. $70+.
Interstate 35 is the main route to Cloquet; Duluth is about 30 minutes away and the Twin Cities are about 2 hours to the south. Minnesota Highway 33 runs through the middle of town, a short highway running from I-35 to US Highway 53 about 18 miles to the north, which is the main route from the Iron Range.
Travel tips adapted from Cloquet on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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