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

The driving distance from Arnold, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.22 mi
02h 40m
Flight
141.06 mi
227.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.06 mi
Kilometers
227.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.22 mi
Kilometers
273.94 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-04-15T03:10
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Arnold
83.8 mi
01h 20m
To Maple Grove
86.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arnold Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Arnold Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Calvary Road

    2572 ft · 53 sec · East Calvary Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodland Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Woodland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 21st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · North 21st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 21st Avenue East
132 mi · 78%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 9%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 8%
Woodland Avenue
3.18 mi · 2%
Arnold Road
1.78 mi · 1%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North 21st Avenue East

Keep slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 20m from Arnold
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Arnold and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Arnold and 86.4 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny around Arnold and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mission Creek, 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 Mission Creek.

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 141.06 mi (227.01 km).

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#1 Arnold

Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8802200, -92.0904700
Altitude440
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: Arnold Road (-92.090387, 46.88022)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $21.45
Round trip
$42.90
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.45 $42.90
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.57 $47.13
Premium $4.39 $26.40 $52.79
Diesel $4.86 $29.23 $58.47

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 Arnold and Maple Grove. The current time is 03:10:55.

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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.