Detroit Lakes, MN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Detroit Lakes, MN have 9 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 136-mile quick runs to 223-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Detroit Lakes, MN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

222.6 mi

Lakeville, MN

Quickest Drive

2h 37m

Saint Cloud, MN

Plan Around Detroit Lakes, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Detroit Lakes, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Apple Valley, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 219.1 mi · 4h 17m Bloomington, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 208.6 mi · 4h 5m Blaine, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 192.8 mi · 3h 47m Co on Rapids, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 192.6 mi · 3h 45m

Continue From Detroit Lakes, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Detroit Lakes, MN to Lakeville, MN 222.6 mi · 4h 24m Detroit Lakes, MN to Apple Valley, MN 218.6 mi · 4h 18m Detroit Lakes, MN to Eagan, MN 216.5 mi · 4h 17m Detroit Lakes, MN to Eden Prairie, MN 201.5 mi · 3h 58m

Trips from Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lakes, MN to Lakeville, MN

222.6 mi 4h 24m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Apple Valley, MN

218.6 mi 4h 18m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Eagan, MN

216.5 mi 4h 17m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Eden Prairie, MN

201.5 mi 3h 58m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Minneapolis, MN

199.4 mi 3h 56m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Minnetonka, MN

198.4 mi 3h 52m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Plymouth, MN

190.5 mi 3h 42m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Maple Grove, MN

186.3 mi 3h 37m

Detroit Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN

135.7 mi 2h 37m

Driving from Detroit Lakes, MN

The typical drive from Detroit Lakes, MN covers about 197 miles and takes around 3h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 223 miles (4h 24m), while the shortest is just 136 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Detroit Lakes, MN are Lakeville, MN (222.6 mi, 4h 24m), Apple Valley, MN (218.6 mi, 4h 18m), Eagan, MN (216.5 mi, 4h 17m), Eden Prairie, MN (201.5 mi, 3h 58m), and Minneapolis, MN (199.4 mi, 3h 56m). 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 197-mile trip from Detroit Lakes, MN, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Detroit Lakes, MN and 7 routes heading into Detroit Lakes, MN, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 136 to 223 miles.

The longest mapped route from Detroit Lakes, MN covers 223 miles and takes approximately 4h 24m. Shorter options start at just 136 miles.

The average route from Detroit Lakes, MN runs about 197 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 197-mile trip from Detroit Lakes, MN costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Detroit Lakes, MN include Lakeville, MN, Apple Valley, MN, Eagan, MN and Eden Prairie, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.