Overview
Truman is a city in Martin County in Southern Minnesota. Truman lies 20 mi to the north of the Iowa border in south central Minnesota. Truman was founded when the railroad came through the area in 1899.
2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Truman
Truman Days
Truman City Pool
The city owns and operates an outdoor swimming pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which is located between the school and athletic fields.
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)
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.
- MCW Mason City Municipal Airport, Mason City — 72 mi away. Directions
- FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge — 89 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 94 mi away (major hub). Directions
Truman is on Minnesota Highway 15. It is 10 minutes north and south of major multi-lane freeways. Travelers on Interstate 90 will take Exit 102 at Fairmont. Travel 10 miles north on Highway 15 to find Truman. Travelers coming from the north (Mankato or the Twin Cities metro area) will take US Highway 169 south to Minnesota Highway 60 west. Travel 10 miles south on Highway 15 after you exit Highway 60.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Truman Days
- Lunch Ajax Bar & Grill
- Afternoon Truman City Pool
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Truman is on Minnesota Highway 15. It is 10 minutes north and south of major multi-lane freeways. Travelers on Interstate 90 will take Exit 102 at Fairmont. Travel 10 miles north on Highway 15 to find Truman. Travelers coming from the north (Mankato or the Twin Cities metro area) will take US Highway 169 south to Minnesota Highway 60 west. Travel 10 miles south on Highway 15 after you exit Highway 60.
By bus
Greyhound bus stations are at Fairmont (10 minutes), Madelia (20 minutes), or Mankato (40 minutes).
By plane
Travelers getting to the area by air will fly into Minneapolis/Saint Paul (2 hours - all major airlines), Rochester (90 minutes - Delta, American), or Sioux Falls (2 hours - Delta, American Eagle, United). Well-maintained freeways from these airports lead to Truman.
By train
The nearest Amtrak station is in Saint Paul (2.5 hours).
Get around
The only form of public transportation is the Martin County Taxi Service .
Do
Do Truman Days
Do Truman City Pool
The city owns and operates an outdoor swimming pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which is located between the school and athletic fields.
Sleep
Bed & Breakfast
Camping
Go next
- Minnesota Highway 15 south will go to Fairmont.
Eat & Drink
Nearby
Fairmont
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