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

The driving distance from Fulda, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
173.03 mi
02h 53m
Flight
134.44 mi
216.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.44 mi
Kilometers
216.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.03 mi
Kilometers
278.46 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulda
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulda
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
Skyline
MN

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Fulda
85.2 mi
01h 26m
To Maple Grove
87.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
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 Fulda and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 14 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    2031 ft · 56 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 62

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62

  4. 4

    Continue on 6th Street

    3224 ft · 2 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2359 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    749 ft · 24 sec · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quaker Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40

    3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40

  15. 15

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulda 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
100 mi · 58%
State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 13%
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 8%
US 212 East
13.5 mi · 8%
MN 60 E
8.79 mi · 5%
Quaker Avenue
5.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Turn left onto State Highway 60

44.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline
01h 26m from Fulda
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulda 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 Fulda to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Skyline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Fulda and 87.8 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skyline

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulda and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 km).

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#1 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
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: North St Paul Avenue (-95.600215, 43.870519)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.11 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.61
12.22 gal · 46.22 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.81 $43.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.96 $47.91
Premium $4.39 $26.84 $53.67
Diesel $4.86 $29.72 $59.44

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulda and Maple Grove. The current time is 18:26:29.

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.