Richfield, MN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Richfield, MN have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 23 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Richfield, MN spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
73.2 mi
Saint Cloud, MN
Quickest Drive
13m
Minneapolis, MN
Plan Around Richfield, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Richfield, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Richfield, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Richfield, MN
Richfield, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Richfield, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Richfield, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Richfield, MN to Lakeville, MN
Richfield, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Richfield, MN to Eagan, MN
Richfield, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Driving from Richfield, MN
The typical drive from Richfield, MN covers about 23 miles and takes around 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 73 miles (1h 30m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Richfield, MN include Saint Cloud, MN (73.2 mi, 1h 30m), Co on Rapids, MN (19 mi, 30m), Brooklyn Park, MN (18.5 mi, 28m), Lakeville, MN (18.3 mi, 25m), and Saint Paul, MN (12.2 mi, 20m). 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 23-mile trip from Richfield, MN, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Richfield, MN and 3 routes heading into Richfield, MN, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 73 miles.
The longest mapped route from Richfield, MN covers 73 miles and takes approximately 1h 30m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Richfield, MN runs about 23 miles with a drive time of roughly 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 23-mile trip from Richfield, MN costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Richfield, MN include Saint Cloud, MN, Co on Rapids, MN, Brooklyn Park, MN and Lakeville, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Richfield, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
36,725
Median Income
$84,055
Median Home Value
$320,400
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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