With fall color spreading through Minnesota, now’s the time for a foliage road tour. On these eight drives, you can see fall in all its glory from the comfort of your car. Check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fall foliage map for the latest color reports.

St. Paul/Minneapolis: East River Parkway and River Parkway West. These roadways that snake along the Mississippi River take leaf-peepers through the river bluffs’ colorful foliage without leaving the city. Drivers should be aware that River Parkway West in Minneapolis is closed for several blocks between Fourth Street South and 25th Street East due to bridge work and last year’s mudslide on the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota. A detour is marked.

St. Paul: Summit Avenue. Summit Avenue offers views of great fall foliage along with some of St. Paul’s most historic and stately homes. The avenue stretches about 4.5 miles from the Cathedral of St. Paul west to the Mississippi River, and would pair well with a drive along East River Parkway in St. Paul and West River Parkway in Minneapolis.

Eastern Minnesota: St. Croix Scenic Byway. The autumn beauty of the St. Croix River Valley is on full display along this byway, which crosses through Stillwater, Taylors Falls and Sandstone. The route begins at U.S. 10 and St. Croix Trail South in Denmark Township and goes north, connecting with Minnesota 95. More information.

Northeast Minnesota: County roads 7 and 172. For fall-color viewing in the Arrowhead Region, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommends this roadway through Finland State Forest. From Minnesota 1 in Finland, head northeast on County Road 7/Cramer Road and then west on County Road 172/Wanless Road to Isabella.

North central Minnesota: Minnesota 38. From Grand Rapids to Effie, this 45-mile stretch of highway takes motorists through Big Fork and Bowstring state forests, which together make up more than 650,000 acres. The route, which offers hills, bogs and lake views, is a state-designated scenic drive.

Western Wisconsin: Great River Road National Scenic Byway. A favorite of many leisure motorists and motorcyclists, this National Scenic Byway runs for 250 miles along the western edge of Wisconsin. The route along Wisconsin 35 begins in Prescott and ends near the Illinois border, through more than 30 river towns. You can also turn your drive into a loop by crossing the river and connecting with U.S. 61, Minnesota’s side of the Great River Road. More information.

Northwest Minnesota: Minnesota 34. This DNR-recommended route runs about 36 miles between Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids, and cuts through Smoky Hills State Forest. The 24,000-acre forest is a mix of hardwood trees and jack pines, and the southern half is especially good for viewing fall color.

Southern Minnesota: Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway. Some of the best views of the Minnesota River Valley can be found along the 287 miles that make up this National Scenic Byway. Start just north of Belle Plaine on County Road 6/Scenic Byway Road and head west, following signs for the byway that takes motorists through Mankato, New Ulm and Granite Falls. More information.

Andy Rathbun can be reached at 651-228-2121. Follow him at twitter.com/andyrathbun.