Cottonwood, MN Road Trips
Cottonwood, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 153 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Cottonwood, MN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
234.6 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
2h 30m
Saint Cloud, MN
Plan Around Cottonwood, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Cottonwood, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cottonwood, MN
Driving from Cottonwood, MN
The typical drive from Cottonwood, MN covers about 153 miles and takes around 3h 15m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 235 miles (4h 54m), while the shortest is just 117 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Cottonwood, MN most often head toward Woodbury, MN (234.6 mi, 4h 54m), Minneapolis, MN (140.6 mi, 3h 2m), Maple Grove, MN (140.6 mi, 3h), Bloomington, MN (133.3 mi, 2h 50m), and Saint Cloud, MN (116.6 mi, 2h 30m). 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 153-mile trip from Cottonwood, MN, budget about $21 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cottonwood, MN and 4 routes heading into Cottonwood, MN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 117 to 235 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cottonwood, MN covers 235 miles and takes approximately 4h 54m. Shorter options start at just 117 miles.
The average route from Cottonwood, MN runs about 153 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 153-mile trip from Cottonwood, MN costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cottonwood, MN include Woodbury, MN, Minneapolis, MN, Maple Grove, MN and Bloomington, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cottonwood, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,120
Median Income
$90,750
Median Home Value
$180,200
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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