Maple Lake, MN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Maple Lake, MN is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 67 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Maple Lake, MN spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
144.8 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
48m
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trips from Maple Lake, MN
Driving from Maple Lake, MN
The typical drive from Maple Lake, MN covers about 67 miles and takes around 1h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 145 miles (3h 1m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Maple Lake, MN most often head toward Woodbury, MN (144.8 mi, 3h 1m), Saint Paul, MN (61 mi, 1h 15m), Eagan, MN (59.4 mi, 1h 24m), Brooklyn Park, MN (40.1 mi, 52m), and Saint Cloud, MN (29.1 mi, 48m). 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 67-mile trip from Maple Lake, MN, budget about $9 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 5 mapped routes leaving Maple Lake, MN and 0 routes heading into Maple Lake, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 145 miles.
The longest mapped route from Maple Lake, MN covers 145 miles and takes approximately 3h 1m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Maple Lake, MN runs about 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 67-mile trip from Maple Lake, 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 Maple Lake, MN include Woodbury, MN, Saint Paul, MN, Eagan, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Maple Lake, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,104
Median Income
$75,469
Median Home Value
$221,800
Median Age
32.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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