Minnesota road trips
Best Road Trips in Minnesota
20 popular Minnesota drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.15/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Minnesota Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Minnesota routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Minnesota road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Minnesota metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.15/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.15/gal Minnesota regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Minnesota origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Minneapolis
The headline Minnesota road trip — 1199 miles, about 19.3 hours of driving and roughly $135 in gas at $3.15/gal.
More top Minnesota drives (19)
New York → St. Paul
1189 mi · ~19.2 h · ~$134 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Minneapolis
1072 mi · ~17.3 h · ~$121 gas
Open tripAtlanta → St. Paul
1064 mi · ~17.2 h · ~$120 gas
Open tripCleveland → Minneapolis
743 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$84 gas
Open tripColumbus → Minneapolis
741 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$83 gas
Open tripCleveland → St. Paul
733 mi · ~11.8 h · ~$82 gas
Open tripColumbus → St. Paul
730 mi · ~11.8 h · ~$82 gas
Open tripLouisville → Minneapolis
714 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$80 gas
Open tripCincinnati → Minneapolis
714 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$80 gas
Open tripLouisville → St. Paul
705 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$79 gas
Open tripCincinnati → St. Paul
705 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$79 gas
Open tripDetroit → Minneapolis
640 mi · ~10.3 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripToledo → Minneapolis
636 mi · ~10.3 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripDetroit → St. Paul
629 mi · ~10.1 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripToledo → St. Paul
625 mi · ~10.1 h · ~$70 gas
Open tripIndianapolis → Minneapolis
603 mi · ~9.7 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripIndianapolis → St. Paul
593 mi · ~9.6 h · ~$67 gas
Open tripChicago → Minneapolis
410 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripChicago → St. Paul
409 mi · ~6.6 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Minnesota
Top Minnesota road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.15/gal.
Cheapest Minnesota road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Minnesota.
Long-distance road trips from Minnesota
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Minnesota — South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin.
Gas prices in Minnesota
Estimated regular at $3.15/gal · premium $3.85 · diesel $3.55.
Best vehicles for Minnesota drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Minnesota
Daily driving cost estimates for major Minnesota-area cities.
EV vs gas in Minnesota
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Minnesota trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Minnesota road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Minnesota. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Minnesota road trip cost in fuel?
At Minnesota's estimated $3.15/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.25 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Minnesota EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Minnesota routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.