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Fall Road Trips in Minnesota

Routes

30

Avg Distance

258 mi

Avg Drive

5h 9m

Destinations

16

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Minnesota. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 258 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Minnesota routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Minnesota that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 258 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Baudette, MN → Blaine, MN

312.8 mi 6h 30m Score: 9/10

International Falls, MN → Plymouth, MN

302.2 mi 6h 2m Score: 10/10

International Falls, MN → Maple Grove, MN

301.4 mi 5h 57m Score: 10/10

Thief River Falls, MN → Eden Prairie, MN

296.5 mi 5h 47m Score: 10/10

Brooklyn Park, MN → International Falls, MN

295 mi 5h 50m Score: 8/10

Thief River Falls, MN → Minneapolis, MN

294.4 mi 5h 45m Score: 10/10

Pipestone, MN → Woodbury, MN

294.1 mi 5h 3m Score: 8/10

Thief River Falls, MN → Maple Grove, MN

281.3 mi 5h 26m Score: 10/10

International Falls, MN → Saint Cloud, MN

265.4 mi 5h 30m Score: 9/10

Lakeville, MN → Bagley, MN

264.9 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10

Babbitt, MN → Lakeville, MN

259.4 mi 5h 10m Score: 8/10

Red Lake, MN → Saint Paul, MN

259.1 mi 5h 30m Score: 9/10

Baudette, MN → Saint Cloud, MN

255.4 mi 5h 21m Score: 9/10

Plymouth, MN → Ely, MN

254.5 mi 5h 2m Score: 8/10

Grand Marais, MN → Saint Cloud, MN

254.3 mi 5h 10m Score: 8/10

Ely, MN → Plymouth, MN

251.7 mi 5h 4m Score: 8/10

Eden Prairie, MN → Rice Lake, MN

247.5 mi 5h 19m Score: 9/10

Mahnomen, MN → Saint Paul, MN

245.4 mi 4h 47m Score: 9/10

Solway, MN → Eagan, MN

245.2 mi 5h Score: 9/10

Maple Grove, MN → Babbitt, MN

240.8 mi 4h 44m Score: 8/10

Dawson, MN → Woodbury, MN

237 mi 5h 1m Score: 10/10

Mahnomen, MN → Minneapolis, MN

235.7 mi 4h 38m Score: 9/10

Cottonwood, MN → Woodbury, MN

234.6 mi 4h 54m Score: 8/10

Eden Prairie, MN → Dilworth, MN

233.6 mi 4h 19m Score: 8/10

Hibbing, MN → Lakeville, MN

232 mi 4h 32m Score: 8/10

Plymouth, MN → Bagley, MN

231.8 mi 4h 39m Score: 8/10

Mahnomen, MN → Blaine, MN

229.3 mi 4h 29m Score: 10/10

Lake Crystal, MN → Woodbury, MN

227.7 mi 4h 43m Score: 8/10

Mahnomen, MN → Plymouth, MN

226.7 mi 4h 25m Score: 9/10

Jordan, MN → Eden Prairie, MN

226.6 mi 4h 42m Score: 8/10

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