Lauderdale, MN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lauderdale, MN have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 16 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lauderdale, MN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
70.7 mi
Saint Cloud, MN
Quickest Drive
13m
Saint Paul, MN
Plan Around Lauderdale, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lauderdale, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lauderdale, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lauderdale, MN
Driving from Lauderdale, MN
Expect an average of 16 miles and about 22m behind the wheel when leaving Lauderdale, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 17 miles (24m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lauderdale, MN most often head toward Plymouth, MN (16.9 mi, 24m) and Brooklyn Park, MN (14.7 mi, 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 16-mile trip from Lauderdale, MN, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Lauderdale, MN and 6 routes heading into Lauderdale, MN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 17 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lauderdale, MN covers 17 miles and takes approximately 24m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Lauderdale, MN runs about 16 miles with a drive time of roughly 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 16-mile trip from Lauderdale, MN costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lauderdale, MN include Plymouth, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lauderdale, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,386
Median Income
$76,558
Median Home Value
$273,600
Median Age
33.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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