Oak Park Heights, MN Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Oak Park Heights, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Oak Park Heights, MN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
142.6 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
36m
Minneapolis, MN
Plan Around Oak Park Heights, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Oak Park Heights, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Oak Park Heights, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Oak Park Heights, MN
Driving from Oak Park Heights, MN
Expect an average of 55 miles and about 1h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Oak Park Heights, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 143 miles (2h 55m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Oak Park Heights, MN most often head toward Woodbury, MN (142.6 mi, 2h 55m), Eden Prairie, MN (42.9 mi, 59m), Maple Grove, MN (35.6 mi, 47m), Brooklyn Park, MN (29.4 mi, 41m), and Minneapolis, MN (25.8 mi, 36m). 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 55-mile trip from Oak Park Heights, 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 5 mapped routes leaving Oak Park Heights, MN and 3 routes heading into Oak Park Heights, MN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 143 miles.
The longest mapped route from Oak Park Heights, MN covers 143 miles and takes approximately 2h 55m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Oak Park Heights, MN runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 55-mile trip from Oak Park Heights, 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 Oak Park Heights, MN include Woodbury, MN, Eden Prairie, MN, Maple Grove, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Oak Park Heights, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,782
Median Income
$84,639
Median Home Value
$333,600
Median Age
51.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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