How far is Empire, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Empire, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Empire and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Empire and Maple Grove.
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Start on 200th Street East
2106 ft · 42 sec · 200th Street East
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South
56 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
855 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 52 North
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
684 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · 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 Empire and Maple Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 55 West
Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
13.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Empire and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Empire to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Empire and 25.2 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Empire and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Empire and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 35.81 mi (57.63 km).
#1 Empire
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.6591300, -93.0146600 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
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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