How far is Apple Valley, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.01 mi
00h 35m
Flight
26.26 mi
42.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.26 mi
Kilometers
42.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in Apple Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apple Valley
2026-04-15T16:15
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Apple Valley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Edina
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Apple Valley
16.8 mi
00h 17m
To Maple Grove
17.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 42

    11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    973 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 West
23.3 mi · 68%
Cedar Avenue
9.5 mi · 28%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 2%
CR 10
0.27 mi · 1%
County Road 42
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 494 West

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edina
00h 17m from Apple Valley
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Apple Valley and 17.1 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Apple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Edina

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 km).

Apple Valley

#1 Apple Valley

A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population54,847
Coordinates44.7319100, -93.2177200
Altitude291
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: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.57
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.28 $8.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.71 $9.41
Premium $4.39 $5.27 $10.54
Diesel $4.86 $5.84 $11.67

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Apple Valley and Maple Grove. The current time is 16:15:41.

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.