Grand Rapids, MN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Grand Rapids, MN have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 166-mile quick runs to 202-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Grand Rapids, MN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
201.8 mi
Lakeville, MN
Quickest Drive
3h 18m
Blaine, MN
Plan Around Grand Rapids, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Grand Rapids, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Grand Rapids, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Grand Rapids, MN
Driving from Grand Rapids, MN
Expect an average of 182 miles and about 3h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Grand Rapids, MN. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 202 miles (4h 16m), while the shortest is just 166 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Grand Rapids, MN include Lakeville, MN (201.8 mi, 4h 16m), Minnetonka, MN (177.6 mi, 3h 44m), and Maple Grove, MN (165.5 mi, 3h 29m). 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 182-mile trip from Grand Rapids, MN, budget about $26 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Grand Rapids, MN and 4 routes heading into Grand Rapids, MN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 166 to 202 miles.
The longest mapped route from Grand Rapids, MN covers 202 miles and takes approximately 4h 16m. Shorter options start at just 166 miles.
The average route from Grand Rapids, MN runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Grand Rapids, MN costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Grand Rapids, MN include Lakeville, MN, Minnetonka, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Grand Rapids, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,186
Median Income
$56,542
Median Home Value
$200,600
Median Age
44.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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