Excelsior, MN Road Trips
Excelsior, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 26 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Excelsior, MN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
27.4 mi
Saint Paul, MN
Quickest Drive
18m
Plymouth, MN
Plan Around Excelsior, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Excelsior, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Excelsior, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Excelsior, MN
Driving from Excelsior, MN
Expect an average of 26 miles and about 37m behind the wheel when leaving Excelsior, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 26 miles (37m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Excelsior, MN are Eagan, MN (25.6 mi, 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $4.21 per gallon. For the typical 26-mile trip from Excelsior, MN, budget about $4 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Excelsior, MN and 4 routes heading into Excelsior, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 26 miles.
The longest mapped route from Excelsior, MN covers 26 miles and takes approximately 37m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Excelsior, MN runs about 26 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.21/gallon for regular), the average 26-mile trip from Excelsior, MN costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Excelsior, MN include Eagan, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Excelsior, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,359
Median Income
$108,611
Median Home Value
$839,500
Median Age
43.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Excelsior, MN at a Glance
Founded
1877
Elevation
955 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Excelsior, MN
A sampling of people born in Excelsior, MN.
Ryan McCartan
1993
American actor and singer
Stuart R. Schram
1924–2012
American physicist and sinologist (1924-2012)
Haley Kalil
1992
American model (born 1992)
Joe Hutton
1928–2009
American basketball player-coach (1928-2009)
Grace Zumwinkle
1999
American ice hockey player
Vinni Lettieri
1995
American ice hockey player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Excelsior, MN.
Excelsior Amusement Park
located on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota
City data from Wikidata (Q2302086), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Trips to Excelsior, MN
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