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

The driving distance from Branch, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
50.7 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.28 mi
60 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
60 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.7 mi
Kilometers
81.6 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Tue, May 19, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Branch
Tue, May 19, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Branch
2026-05-19T21:52
Arrive Maple Grove
Tue, May 19, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Branch
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
Lino Lakes
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Branch
25.4 mi
00h 25m
To Maple Grove
25.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 19 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    108 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hemingway Avenue

    1331 ft · 42 sec · Hemingway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 372nd Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 372nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Forest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Athens Trail

    3201 ft · 2 min · Athens Trail

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 17 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 Branch and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
16.3 mi · 32%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 29%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 26%
Forest Boulevard
2.56 mi · 5%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 3%
372nd Street
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lino Lakes
00h 25m from Branch
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Branch 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 Branch to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Branch and 25.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Branch and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lino Lakes, 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 Lino Lakes.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

79 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

97 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Branch and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).

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#1 Branch

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,696
Coordinates45.4852400, -92.9618800
Altitude276
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: Hemingway Avenue (-92.960064, 45.485254)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.02 $14.04
Premium $4.39 $7.86 $15.72
Diesel $4.86 $8.71 $17.41

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Branch and Maple Grove. The current time is 21:52:33.

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.