Elk River (Sherburne County, MN)

Around Elk River ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Minneapolis. It is located about 28 miles [45 km] to the southeast of Elk River. Minneapolis has a population of 433,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Plymouth. It is located about 21 miles [ km] to the south of Elk River and has a population of 79,600 people.

For comparison, Elk River has a population of 25,600 people.

Below is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Elk River, with the nearest first.

Nowthen
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nowthen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nowthen
- Nowthen is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,732 people
Otsego
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otsego have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otsego
- Otsego is located in Wright County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,887 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otsego <3>
Albertville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albertville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albertville
- Albertville is located in Wright County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,547 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albertville <3>
Ramsey
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramsey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey
- Ramsey is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,523 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ramsey <3>
Zimmerman
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zimmerman
- Zimmerman is located in Sherburne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,135 people
- Zimmerman has also been known as:
- Lake Fremont
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zimmerman <3>
Big Lake
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Lake
- Big Lake is located in Sherburne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,565 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Lake <3>
Crown
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown
- Crown is located in Isanti County
Rogers
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
- Rogers is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,623 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogers <3>
Dayton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
- Dayton is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,404 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayton <3>
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- Saint Francis
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francis
  - Saint Francis is located in Anoka County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 8,065 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Francis <3>
- Saint Michael
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Michael have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Michael
  - Saint Michael is located in Wright County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 18,437 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Michael <3>
- Monticello
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monticello have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello
  - Monticello is located in Wright County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 13,893 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monticello <3>
- Oak Grove
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
  - Oak Grove is located in Anoka County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 9,027 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <3>
- Orrock
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrock
  - Orrock is located in Sherburne County
- Andover
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
  - Andover is located in Anoka County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 33,448 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <3>

For more communities neighboring Elk River, please visit our County-by-County Page for Elk River.

Sherburne County ...

Elk River is located in Sherburne County<4> and is the County Seat.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Sherburne County: Anoka, Benton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Stearns & Wright. The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Elk River ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Elk River.

Airports Near Elk River ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Elk River and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Elk River.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elk River ...

Looking for more information about Elk River? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Elk River. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Elk River, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elk River.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Minnesota:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Minnesota Statewide Tourism
- Elk River Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elk River
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Elk River: www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/

The official website for Sherburne County: www.co.sherburne.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Elk River.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Sherburne, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Elk River), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.