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

The driving distance from Cokato, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
39.75 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.82 mi
57.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.75 mi
Kilometers
63.97 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
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Cokato
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cokato
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM 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
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cokato
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
Delano
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Cokato
23.4 mi
00h 25m
To Maple Grove
16.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Cokato and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue South

    1534 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cokato Street East

    2893 ft · 38 sec · Cokato Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  11. 11

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  13. 13

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 394 East, I 494 North

    1605 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1283 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · 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 Cokato 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
13.9 mi · 35%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 33%
I 494 North
6.64 mi · 17%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 10%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 9%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Babcock Boulevard

Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 25m from Cokato
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cokato 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 Cokato to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Cokato and 16.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cokato and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cokato and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.65 km).

Cokato

#1 Cokato

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,397
Coordinates45.0758000, -94.1899800
Altitude321
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: Broadway Avenue South (-94.190115, 45.075801)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $4.86 $6.81 $13.62

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 Cokato and Maple Grove. The current time is 04:19:21.

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.