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

The driving distance from Gaylord, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
66.75 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.9 mi
83.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.75 mi
Kilometers
107.43 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM CDT
Return by in Gaylord
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaylord
2026-04-19T04:45
Arrive Maple Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaylord
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
Cologne
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States

From Gaylord
35.5 mi
00h 35m
To Maple Grove
31.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    779 ft · 24 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22

    7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    2817 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    2849 ft · 55 sec · 7th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 22

    4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward State Highway 22

    994 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 212

    4.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 212

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · 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 Gaylord 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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 212
42.4 mi · 63%
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 21%
State Highway 22
11.5 mi · 17%
7th Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
6th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 212

Keep slight right

27.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cologne
00h 35m from Gaylord
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaylord 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 Gaylord to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Cologne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Gaylord and 31.2 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cologne

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

101 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaylord and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.52 km).

Gaylord

#1 Gaylord

City in Sibley County, in Minnesota, United States

Population2,244
Coordinates44.5530200, -94.2205300
Altitude309
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: 4th Street (-94.220595, 44.553021)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.85
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.42 $16.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.25 $18.51
Premium $4.39 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.86 $11.48 $22.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaylord and Maple Grove. The current time is 04:45:45.

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.