Montrose, MN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Montrose, MN have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 66 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Montrose, MN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
153.5 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
38m
Plymouth, MN
Plan Around Montrose, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Montrose, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Montrose, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Montrose, MN
Driving from Montrose, MN
On average, trips departing from Montrose, MN run 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 152 miles (3h 12m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Montrose, MN include Woodbury, MN (151.9 mi, 3h 12m), Saint Paul, MN (44.4 mi, 1h 2m), Minneapolis, MN (35.3 mi, 49m), and Maple Grove, MN (32.4 mi, 45m). 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 66-mile trip from Montrose, MN, budget about $9 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Montrose, MN and 3 routes heading into Montrose, MN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 152 miles.
The longest mapped route from Montrose, MN covers 152 miles and takes approximately 3h 12m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.
The average route from Montrose, MN runs about 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 66-mile trip from Montrose, 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 Montrose, MN include Woodbury, MN, Saint Paul, MN, Minneapolis, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Montrose, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,840
Median Income
$98,832
Median Home Value
$260,100
Median Age
34.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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