Minnesota
National parks, the official driver handbook, and how far you can realistically reach by car — everything you need to start planning a trip around Minnesota.
National parks in Minnesota
Grand Portage National Monument
GRPO
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
MISS
North Country National Scenic Trail
NOCO
Pipestone National Monument
PIPE
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
SACN
Voyageurs National Park
VOYAScenic byways in Minnesota
Apple Blossom Scenic Drive
National Scenic Byway — 16 mi
View byway →Avenue of Pines - TH 46, Deer River to Northome
National Scenic Byway — 47 mi
View byway →Edge of the Wilderness
National Scenic Byway — 47 mi
View byway →Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 227 mi
View byway →Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 43 mi
View byway →Great River Road
National Scenic Byway — 1472 mi
View byway →Gunflint Trail - Grand Marais to Saganaga Lake
National Scenic Byway — 54 mi
View byway →Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 411 mi
View byway →Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 87 mi
View byway →Ladyslipper Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 26 mi
View byway →Lake Country Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 88 mi
View byway →Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 234 mi
View byway →North Shore Scenic Drive
National Scenic Byway — 146 mi
View byway →Otter Trail Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 155 mi
View byway →Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 54 mi
View byway →Rushing Rapids Parkway
National Scenic Byway — 10 mi
View byway →Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 23 mi
View byway →St. Croix Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 123 mi
View byway →Superior National Forest Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 61 mi
View byway →Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive
National Scenic Byway — 50 mi
View byway →Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 182 mi
View byway →Traffic rules
Right turn on red: permitted after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it.
Speed, seat-belt and phone classifications follow the IIHS and GHSA state-law tables; laws change, so confirm the details in Minnesota's official source: Minnesota DVS (Driver & Vehicle Services). For the full rundown, see our US driving-rules guide.
Driver handbook
Refueling in Minnesota
Self-service is standard: pull up to the pump, pay at the pump by card or prepay inside, then fill up yourself. Many stations — especially overnight — won't switch the pump on until you've paid. Fuel is priced per US gallon, and a regular fill is right for almost every rental.
Latest EIA weekly figure in USD per US gallon; some states show their PADD regional average. Compare every state on the fuel-price map, or read the full guide to refueling in the USA.