How far is Albany, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Albany, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.35 mi
01h 07m
Flight
66.41 mi
106.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.35 mi
Kilometers
118.04 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Tue, May 12, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 12, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-12T18:23
Arrive Maple Grove
Tue, May 12, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clearwater
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Albany
36.5 mi
00h 33m
To Maple Grove
36.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1092 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
70.5 mi · 96%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.28 mi
Railroad Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Merge slight left

69.9 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearwater
00h 33m from Albany
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clearwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Albany and 36.8 miles from Maple Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Clearwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clearwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearwater.

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

119 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 66.41 mi (106.88 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates45.6299600, -94.5700000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Maple Grove

#2 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-94.569988, 45.63003)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.49
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.24 $18.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.16 $20.31
Premium $4.39 $11.38 $22.75
Diesel $4.86 $12.60 $25.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Maple Grove. The current time is 18:23:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.