Closest Casino in Minnesota — Find the Nearest Physical Casino
Distance data for all 73 cities in Minnesota. Click any city for exact mileage.
Casinos in Minnesota — Overview
This directory tracks casino proximity for all 73 cities in Minnesota. The distance figures are pre-calculated using the Haversine formula between city center coordinates and licensed casino locations, so you can quickly gauge whether a casino is worth the drive. Minnesota's casino landscape covers a mix of commercial, tribal, and resort gaming properties — this guide helps you find whichever is closest.
Casino Regulations in Minnesota
Minnesota gaming laws allow casino-style gaming at licensed properties subject to regular auditing. The state gaming commission publishes a public registry of licensed operators, which you can check to verify any casino's status. Online gambling laws vary — check your specific state's current iGaming legislation before playing real money online.
How to Find the Closest Casino to Your City in Minnesota
Each city page in this Minnesota directory is built around one core data point: the name and distance of the nearest physical casino. From there, you will also find background on the local gambling landscape and nearby options. The cities are listed below in order of population size — if you are looking for a specific smaller town, use your browser's search function (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to find it quickly. All 73 cities in Minnesota are covered.
Most Searched Casino Cities in Minnesota
The most popular cities in Minnesota for casino proximity searches are Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester. These cities represent the primary casino markets in the region — players in these areas typically have multiple casino options within a reasonable drive. Smaller cities in Minnesota may have fewer nearby options, making the distance data on this site especially useful for those residents.
All Cities in Minnesota
Minneapolis
Pop: 410,939
Saint Paul
Pop: 303,176
Rochester
Pop: 112,225
Bloomington
Pop: 86,435
Duluth
Pop: 86,110
Brooklyn Park
Pop: 79,149
Plymouth
Pop: 75,907
Maple Grove
Pop: 68,385
Woodbury
Pop: 67,855
Eagan
Pop: 66,286
Saint Cloud
Pop: 65,842
Eden Prairie
Pop: 63,496
West Coon Rapids
Pop: 62,528
Coon Rapids
Pop: 62,240
Blaine
Pop: 62,124
Burnsville
Pop: 61,481
Lakeville
Pop: 60,633
Minnetonka
Pop: 51,669
Apple Valley
Pop: 51,221
Edina
Pop: 50,138
Minnetonka Mills
Pop: 50,117
Saint Louis Park
Pop: 45,250
Moorhead
Pop: 42,005
Mankato
Pop: 41,044
Maplewood
Pop: 40,567
Shakopee
Pop: 39,981
Richfield
Pop: 36,216
Cottage Grove
Pop: 35,918
Roseville
Pop: 35,580
Inver Grove Heights
Pop: 34,857
Andover
Pop: 32,213
Brooklyn Center
Pop: 30,770
Savage
Pop: 30,391
Longfellow Community
Pop: 29,295
Oakdale
Pop: 28,080
Fridley
Pop: 27,713
Winona
Pop: 27,094
Shoreview
Pop: 26,477
Ramsey
Pop: 25,828
Owatonna
Pop: 25,725
Chanhassen
Pop: 25,332
Prior Lake
Pop: 25,282
White Bear Lake
Pop: 25,205
Chaska
Pop: 25,199
Austin
Pop: 24,563
Elk River
Pop: 23,963
Champlin
Pop: 23,894
Faribault
Pop: 23,650
Rosemount
Pop: 23,413
Crystal
Pop: 22,943
Farmington
Pop: 22,731
Hastings
Pop: 22,554
New Brighton
Pop: 22,351
Golden Valley
Pop: 21,270
Lino Lakes
Pop: 21,050
New Hope
Pop: 21,032
Northfield
Pop: 20,380
South Saint Paul
Pop: 20,160
Columbia Heights
Pop: 19,715
Willmar
Pop: 19,638
Forest Lake
Pop: 19,618
West Saint Paul
Pop: 19,540
Stillwater
Pop: 18,924
Albert Lea
Pop: 17,674
Hopkins
Pop: 17,591
Anoka
Pop: 17,350
Sartell
Pop: 16,788
Red Wing
Pop: 16,445
Saint Michael
Pop: 16,399
Hibbing
Pop: 16,204
Ham Lake
Pop: 16,062
Buffalo
Pop: 16,026
Otsego
Pop: 15,551