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

The driving distance from Grant, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
211.11 mi
03h 18m
Flight
170.19 mi
273.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.19 mi
Kilometers
273.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.11 mi
Kilometers
339.75 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Grant
108.6 mi
01h 39m
To Maple Grove
102.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward US 53 South

    1193 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 52%
US 53 South
62.3 mi · 30%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 7%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 6%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 1%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
170.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 39m from Grant
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Grant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grant to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Grant and 102.5 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 170.19 mi (273.89 km).

Grant

#1 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,107
Coordinates47.4932600, -92.7974000
Altitude460
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 Location (-92.788146, 47.490233)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.2 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.18
14.9 gal · 56.4 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.59 $53.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.21 $58.42
Premium $4.39 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $4.86 $36.24 $72.47

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 Grant and Maple Grove. The current time is 03:05:31.

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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.