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

The driving distance from Birchwood, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
28.25 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.43 mi
37.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.43 mi
Kilometers
37.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.47 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Mon, May 25, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Birchwood
Mon, May 25, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birchwood
2026-05-25T12:56
Arrive Maple Grove
Mon, May 25, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Birchwood
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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Birchwood
14 mi
00h 16m
To Maple Grove
14.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue

    17 m · 7 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1942 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Line Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Century Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Century Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 694 West

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
23.3 mi · 82%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 6%
County Line Road
1 mi · 4%
North Century Avenue
0.8 mi · 3%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 2%
Cedar Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Keep slight right

18.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 16m from Birchwood
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Birchwood and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Birchwood and 14.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Birchwood and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.6 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 New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birchwood and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 23.43 mi (37.7 km).

Birchwood

#1 Birchwood

Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin

Population1,139
Coordinates45.0610800, -92.9760500
Altitude295
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: (-92.975987, 45.061029)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.39 $4.39 $8.78
Diesel $4.86 $4.86 $9.73

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Birchwood and Maple Grove. The current time is 12:56:06.

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.