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

The driving distance from Eveleth, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.07 mi
03h 01m
Flight
170.82 mi
274.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.82 mi
Kilometers
274.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.07 mi
Kilometers
317.16 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Eveleth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eveleth
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eveleth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Finlayson
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Eveleth
98.3 mi
01h 30m
To Maple Grove
98.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 26 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayal Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 53 South: Duluth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 56%
US 53 South
55.4 mi · 28%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 7%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 7%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 1%
Fayal Road
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finlayson
01h 30m from Eveleth
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eveleth 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 Eveleth to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Eveleth and 98.8 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Finlayson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

87 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

93 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eveleth and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 170.82 mi (274.91 km).

Eveleth

#1 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
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: Grant Avenue (-92.5399, 47.46243)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.25 $54.50
Premium $4.39 $30.52 $61.05
Diesel $4.86 $33.80 $67.61

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 Eveleth and Maple Grove. The current time is 21:32:07.

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.