Newport, MN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Newport, MN is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Newport, MN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
84.5 mi
Saint Cloud, MN
Quickest Drive
19m
Eagan, MN
Plan Around Newport, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Newport, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Newport, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Newport, MN
Driving from Newport, MN
The typical drive from Newport, MN covers about 47 miles and takes around 1h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 85 miles (1h 44m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Newport, MN are Saint Cloud, MN (84.5 mi, 1h 44m), Brooklyn Park, MN (29.6 mi, 41m), and Lakeville, MN (27.9 mi, 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.98 per gallon. For the typical 47-mile trip from Newport, MN, budget about $8 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 3 mapped routes leaving Newport, MN and 2 routes heading into Newport, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 85 miles.
The longest mapped route from Newport, MN covers 85 miles and takes approximately 1h 44m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.
The average route from Newport, MN runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.98/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from Newport, MN costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Newport, MN include Saint Cloud, MN, Brooklyn Park, MN and Lakeville, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Newport, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,460
Median Income
$63,365
Median Home Value
$331,300
Median Age
37.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Newport, MN
A sampling of people born in Newport, MN.
Allen Van
1915–1995
American ice hockey player (1915–1995)
City data from Wikidata (Q2228334), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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