How far is Inver Grove Heights, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Inver Grove Heights, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.98 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.46 mi
40.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.98 mi
Kilometers
59.51 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Fri, Apr 24, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Inver Grove Heights
Fri, Apr 24, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inver Grove Heights
2026-04-24T11:57
Arrive Maple Grove
Fri, Apr 24, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Inver Grove Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Inver Grove Heights
17.6 mi
00h 19m
To Maple Grove
19.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Inver Grove Heights and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 70th Street East

    7 m · 10 sec · 70th Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on 70th Street East

    1.3 km · 1 min · 70th Street East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 North

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inver Grove Heights 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
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 50%
US 52 North
8.12 mi · 22%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 14%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 5%
70th Street East
0.78 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

18.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 19m from Inver Grove Heights
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Inver Grove Heights and 19.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inver Grove Heights and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.98 km).

Inver Grove Heights

#1 Inver Grove Heights

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population35,776
Coordinates44.8480200, -93.0427200
Altitude268
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: 70th Street East (-93.04272, 44.84802)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.14 $10.27
Premium $4.39 $5.75 $11.51
Diesel $4.86 $6.37 $12.74

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Inver Grove Heights and Maple Grove. The current time is 11:57:51.

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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.