Thief River Falls, MN Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Thief River Falls, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 291 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Thief River Falls, MN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
318.1 mi
Lakeville, MN
Quickest Drive
5h 26m
Maple Grove, MN
Plan Around Thief River Falls, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Thief River Falls, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Thief River Falls, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Thief River Falls, MN
Driving from Thief River Falls, MN
Expect an average of 291 miles and about 5h 39m behind the wheel when leaving Thief River Falls, MN. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 297 miles (5h 47m), while the shortest is just 281 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Thief River Falls, MN most often head toward Eden Prairie, MN (296.5 mi, 5h 47m), Minneapolis, MN (294.4 mi, 5h 45m), and Maple Grove, MN (281.3 mi, 5h 26m). 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 291-mile trip from Thief River Falls, MN, budget about $41 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 3 mapped routes leaving Thief River Falls, MN and 4 routes heading into Thief River Falls, MN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 281 to 297 miles.
The longest mapped route from Thief River Falls, MN covers 297 miles and takes approximately 5h 47m. Shorter options start at just 281 miles.
The average route from Thief River Falls, MN runs about 291 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 291-mile trip from Thief River Falls, MN costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Thief River Falls, MN include Eden Prairie, MN, Minneapolis, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Thief River Falls, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,841
Median Income
$65,244
Median Home Value
$169,300
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Thief River Falls, MN at a Glance
Founded
1887
Elevation
1,132 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Thief River Falls, MN
A sampling of people born in Thief River Falls, MN.
Mel Peterson
1938
American basketball player
Wyatt Smith
1977
American ice hockey player
Michael Forney
1988
American ice hockey player
City data from Wikidata (Q636832), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Thief River Falls, MN
Thief River Falls is in Minnesota. It offers a quiet relaxing location to get away from the big city life.
Quality Inn, 1060 Hwy 32 S, ☏ +1 218-683-1735, fax: +1 218 681-7721. C'Mon Inn, 1586 Hwy 59 S, ☏ +1 218 681-3000, toll-free: +1-800-950-8111, fax: +1 218 681-3060. Hotel lodging with many amenities. Seven Clans Casino, 20595 Center Street East (10 miles south on US-59), toll-free: +1-866-255-7848. Amenities include a large water park with 4 large slides and a lazy river (extra charge), buffet restaurant, malt shop, gift shop, and arcade. Good place for families, if you don't mind the smell of tobacco smoke. $60-$125.
US Hwy 59 North and South 1 Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF IATA). Service from Minneapolis/St. Paul
Travel tips adapted from Thief River Falls on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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