How far is Cormorant, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Todd County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cormorant and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cormorant and Maple Grove.
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Start on County Highway 5
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on County Highway 9
3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9
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Turn right onto County Road 9
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9
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Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive
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Continue on South Pelican Drive
1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive
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Turn right onto South Shore Drive
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on 215th Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road
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Continue on North Broadway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway
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Continue on West Prairie Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue
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Take the exit straight
51.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
114.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1469 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cormorant and Maple Grove.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Prairie Avenue
Continue straight
115 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cormorant 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 Cormorant to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Cormorant and 98.9 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cormorant and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near West Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Union.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 169.9 mi (273.42 km).
#1 Cormorant
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 46.7305100, -96.0656100 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Grove
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 72,881 |
| Coordinates | 45.0724600, -93.4557900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $24.98 | $49.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.74 | $61.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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