How far is Cottage Grove, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Cottage Grove, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove and Maple Grove.
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Start on Hyde Avenue South
18 m · 8 sec · Hyde Avenue South
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Turn left onto Hillside Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Hillside Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South
1331 ft · 38 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn slight right
67 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Point Douglas Road South
981 ft · 30 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn left onto 80th Street South
1286 ft · 35 sec · 80th Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 10 West, US 61 North
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight
2985 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
2515 ft · 36 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 Cottage Grove and Maple Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 694 West
Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Cottage Grove and 19.9 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:02 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 Sunny around Cottage Grove and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Grove and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.21 mi (48.62 km).
#1 Cottage Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 38,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.8277400, -92.9438200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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