What day trips can I take from Minneapolis?

Good day trips from Minneapolis (roughly under 100 miles) include Saint Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Plymouth — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Minneapolis?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Minneapolis, consider Duluth — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Minneapolis to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Minneapolis

Cities near Minneapolis, Minnesota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Saint Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Minneapolis, Minnesota is Saint Paul, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Saint PaulThe twin-city capital	9 mi / 14 km	29 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
BloomingtonThe Mall of America	10 mi / 16 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Eden PrairieLakes and parks	13 mi / 21 km	26 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
DuluthLake Superior port	136 mi / 220 km	3 hr 10 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Plymouth	10 mi / 15 km	32 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Coon Rapids	10 mi / 16 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Apple Valley	17 mi / 28 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Saint Cloud	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Rochester	77 mi / 124 km	1 hr 47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Eau Claire	87 mi / 140 km	2 hr 2 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Minneapolis

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Saint Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Coon Rapids. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Minneapolis

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Duluth. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Minneapolis include Saint Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Duluth, Plymouth. The closest is Saint Paul, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Minneapolis

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