How far is Granite Falls, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Granite Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
125.36 mi
02h 12m
Flight
103.8 mi
167.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.8 mi
Kilometers
167.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.36 mi
Kilometers
201.74 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Granite Falls
Thu, Apr 30, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Falls
2026-04-30T18:31
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Falls
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
Brownton
MN

Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Granite Falls
62.4 mi
01h 06m
To Maple Grove
62.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · 9th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Granite Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Granite Street
38.2 mi · 30%
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 11%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.27 mi
9th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

71.8 mi · 01h 34m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownton
01h 06m from Granite Falls
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Falls and Widespread Frost then 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 Granite Falls to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Granite Falls and 62.9 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Granite Falls and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Brownton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 103.8 mi (167.05 km).

Granite Falls

#1 Granite Falls

City in Minnesota

Population1,863
Coordinates44.8099600, -95.5455800
Altitude280
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: 9th Avenue (-95.54558, 44.810008)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.74 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.55
8.84 gal · 33.48 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.77 $31.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.33 $34.66
Premium $4.39 $19.41 $38.83
Diesel $4.86 $21.50 $43.00

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Falls and Maple Grove. The current time is 18:31:08.

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.