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

The driving distance from Elmdale, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
84.16 mi
01h 24m
Flight
72.72 mi
117.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.16 mi
Kilometers
135.44 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, May 13, 5:08 PM CDT
Return by in Elmdale
Wed, May 13, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmdale
2026-05-13T15:44
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, May 13, 5:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmdale
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
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Elmdale
41.2 mi
00h 42m
To Maple Grove
42.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 238

    4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nature Road

    5.4 mi · 12 min · Nature Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Centre Street

    1537 ft · 46 sec · West Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmdale and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
26.4 mi · 31%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 26%
Nature Road
5.42 mi · 6%
State Highway 238
4.02 mi · 5%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
00h 42m from Elmdale
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elmdale 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 Elmdale to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Elmdale and 42.9 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmdale and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmdale and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).

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#1 Elmdale

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,021
Coordinates45.8333000, -94.4925100
Altitude356
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: State Highway 238 (-94.492507, 45.83326)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.20
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.60 $21.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.65 $23.29
Premium $4.39 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $4.86 $14.45 $28.89

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmdale and Maple Grove. The current time is 15:44:05.

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.