Elk River, MN Road Trips
Elk River, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 57 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Elk River, MN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
121.7 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
24m
Maple Grove, MN
Plan Around Elk River, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Elk River, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Elk River, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Elk River, MN
Driving from Elk River, MN
Expect an average of 57 miles and about 1h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Elk River, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 122 miles (2h 27m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Elk River, MN include Woodbury, MN (121.7 mi, 2h 27m), Lakeville, MN (55.6 mi, 1h 11m), Minneapolis, MN (32.4 mi, 43m), and Maple Grove, MN (19.3 mi, 24m). 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 57-mile trip from Elk River, MN, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Elk River, MN and 1 routes heading into Elk River, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 122 miles.
The longest mapped route from Elk River, MN covers 122 miles and takes approximately 2h 27m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Elk River, MN runs about 57 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 57-mile trip from Elk River, MN costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Elk River, MN include Woodbury, MN, Lakeville, MN, Minneapolis, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Elk River, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,367
Median Income
$99,457
Median Home Value
$338,300
Median Age
37.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Elk River, MN
Elk River is a city in Northwestern Minnesota.
1 Country Inn & Suites, 18894 Dodge St NW (turn off Hwy 169 at School St), ☏ +1 763 241-6990, toll-free: +1-800-830-5222, fax: +1 763 241-7301. Free wi-fi, free breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub. $115+. (updated Jan 2018)
US Highways 10 and 169 run through town. Minnesota Highway 101 links with Interstate 94 in nearby Rogers. 1 Northstar Line (Elk River Station), 171st Lane and Twin Lakes Rd NW. The Northstar Line is a commuter rail service linking Elk River with downtown Minneapolis. Service is infrequent, with five inbound trips on weekday mornings and five outbound trips on weekday afternoons/evenings, with one reverse trip during each rush hour period. There are also three trips in each direction on weekends. One-way fares between Elk River and Minneapolis $4.50 weekdays, $4 weekends; one-way fares between Elk River and any other station $3 weekdays, $2.50 weekends.
Travel tips adapted from Elk River 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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