Lake Elmo, MN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Lake Elmo, MN is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 64 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lake Elmo, MN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
140.6 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
38m
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trips from Lake Elmo, MN
Driving from Lake Elmo, MN
On average, trips departing from Lake Elmo, MN run 64 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 141 miles (2h 52m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lake Elmo, MN include Woodbury, MN (140.6 mi, 2h 52m), Saint Cloud, MN (82.3 mi, 1h 41m), Minnetonka, MN (38.2 mi, 55m), Burnsville, MN (31.8 mi, 44m), and Brooklyn Park, MN (27.4 mi, 38m). 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 64-mile trip from Lake Elmo, MN, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Lake Elmo, MN and 0 routes heading into Lake Elmo, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 141 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lake Elmo, MN covers 141 miles and takes approximately 2h 52m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Lake Elmo, MN runs about 64 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 64-mile trip from Lake Elmo, MN costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lake Elmo, MN include Woodbury, MN, Saint Cloud, MN, Minnetonka, MN and Burnsville, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lake Elmo, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,504
Median Income
$153,407
Median Home Value
$588,900
Median Age
40.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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