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.
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.
More about Minneapolis
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Saint Paul
- → Best time to visit Bloomington
- → Best time to visit Eden Prairie
- → Best time to visit Duluth
- → Best time to visit Plymouth
- → Best time to visit Coon Rapids
- → Best time to visit Apple Valley
- → Best time to visit Saint Cloud
- → Best time to visit Rochester
- → Best time to visit Eau Claire
