Silver Bay, MN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Silver Bay, MN have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 100-mile quick runs to 216-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Silver Bay, MN spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
218.3 mi
Plymouth, MN
Quickest Drive
2h 8m
Woodbury, MN
Plan Around Silver Bay, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Silver Bay, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Silver Bay, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Silver Bay, MN
Driving from Silver Bay, MN
On average, trips departing from Silver Bay, MN run 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 216 miles (4h 15m), while the shortest is just 100 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Silver Bay, MN include Plymouth, MN (215.5 mi, 4h 15m) and Woodbury, MN (100.1 mi, 2h 8m). 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 158-mile trip from Silver Bay, MN, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Silver Bay, MN and 3 routes heading into Silver Bay, MN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 100 to 216 miles.
The longest mapped route from Silver Bay, MN covers 216 miles and takes approximately 4h 15m. Shorter options start at just 100 miles.
The average route from Silver Bay, MN runs about 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 158-mile trip from Silver Bay, MN costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Silver Bay, MN include Plymouth, MN and Woodbury, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Silver Bay, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,790
Median Income
$70,870
Median Home Value
$150,700
Median Age
48.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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