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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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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Avenue
779 ft · 24 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2849 ft · 55 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp slight right toward State Highway 22
994 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 22
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 212
4.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 212
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 18 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 Gaylord and Maple Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cologne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaylord and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.52 km).
#1 Gaylord
City in Sibley County, in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.5530200, -94.2205300 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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