Delano, MN Road Trips
Delano, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 41 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Delano, MN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
44.2 mi
Apple Valley, MN
Quickest Drive
34m
Maple Grove, MN
Plan Around Delano, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Delano, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Delano, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Delano, MN
Driving from Delano, MN
On average, trips departing from Delano, MN run 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 44 miles (59m), while the shortest is just 38 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Delano, MN include Apple Valley, MN (44.2 mi, 59m) and Saint Paul, MN (37.8 mi, 52m). 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 41-mile trip from Delano, MN, budget about $6 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 Delano, MN and 3 routes heading into Delano, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 38 to 44 miles.
The longest mapped route from Delano, MN covers 44 miles and takes approximately 59m. Shorter options start at just 38 miles.
The average route from Delano, MN runs about 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 41-mile trip from Delano, MN costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Delano, MN include Apple Valley, MN and Saint Paul, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Delano, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,712
Median Income
$118,091
Median Home Value
$347,500
Median Age
35.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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