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

The driving distance from Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.22 mi
03h 24m
Flight
169.19 mi
272.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.19 mi
Kilometers
272.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.22 mi
Kilometers
315.79 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in Chisholm
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisholm
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisholm
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Chisholm
100.7 mi
01h 42m
To Maple Grove
95.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    20 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lake Street

    929 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3276 ft · 1 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South

    37 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 169 West

    13 m · 1 sec · Highway 169 West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 169 West

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 169 West

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  17. 17

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chisholm 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
53.4 mi · 27%
Highway 169 West
50.5 mi · 26%
US Highway 169
32.9 mi · 17%
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 5%
US 169 South
7.12 mi · 4%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

53.4 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
169.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 42m from Chisholm
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chisholm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Chisholm and 95.5 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chisholm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 169.19 mi (272.29 km).

Chisholm

#1 Chisholm

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,803
Coordinates47.4891000, -92.8838000
Altitude468
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: 3rd Avenue Southwest (-92.883881, 47.489106)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.39
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.70 $49.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.39 $30.39 $60.79
Diesel $4.86 $33.66 $67.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisholm and Maple Grove. The current time is 02:15:15.

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.