Elk River

City / town · Minnesota

Elk River

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportSTC · 28 mi
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Overview

Elk River is a city in Northwestern Minnesota.

1 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Minneapolis)

Jan: 0.9 in rain0.9"Jan: high 24°F, low 9°F24°9°JanFeb: 0.9 in rain0.9"Feb: high 28°F, low 13°F28°13°FebMar: 1.7 in rain1.7"Mar: high 42°F, low 25°F42°25°MarApr: 2.9 in rain2.9"Apr: high 57°F, low 38°F57°38°AprMay: 3.9 in rain3.9"May: high 69°F, low 50°F69°50°MayJun: 4.6 in rain4.6"Jun: high 79°F, low 60°F79°60°JunJul: 4.1 in rain4.1"Jul: high 83°F, low 65°F83°65°JulAug: 4.3 in rain4.3"Aug: high 81°F, low 63°F81°63°AugSep: 3.0 in rain3"Sep: high 73°F, low 54°F73°54°SepOct: 2.6 in rain2.6"Oct: high 58°F, low 41°F58°41°OctNov: 1.6 in rain1.6"Nov: high 42°F, low 28°F42°28°NovDec: 1.2 in rain1.2"Dec: high 29°F, low 15°F29°15°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 28 mi away. Directions
  • MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions

US Highways 10 and 169 run through town. Minnesota Highway 101 links with Interstate 94 in nearby Rogers.

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    Get in

    By car

    US Highways 10 and 169 run through town. Minnesota Highway 101 links with Interstate 94 in nearby Rogers.

    By train

    Go Northstar Line (Elk River Station)

    The Northstar Line is a commuter rail service linking Elk River with downtown Minneapolis. Service is infrequent, with five inbound trips on weekday mornings and five outbound trips on weekday afternoons/evenings, with one reverse trip during each rush hour period. There are also three trips in each direction on weekends.

    📍 171st Lane and Twin Lakes Rd NW💲 One-way fares between Elk River and Minneapolis $4.50 weekdays, $4 weekends; one-way fares between Elk River and any other station $3 weekdays, $2.50 weekends
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    Sleep

    Stay Country Inn & Suites

    Free wi-fi, free breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub.

    📍 18894 Dodge St NWturn off Hwy 169 at School St💲 $115+☎ +1 763 241-6990⚠ Last checked Jan 2018 — confirm before you go
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