How far is Lakeland, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeland, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Maple Grove.
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Start on Quinnell Avenue North
11 m · 7 sec · Quinnell Avenue North
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Turn left onto 5th Street North
1347 ft · 1 min · 5th Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail North
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 North
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
18.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
2515 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1469 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
2536 ft · 51 sec · 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 Lakeland 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.
I 694 North
Keep slight right
18.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeland 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 Lakeland to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Lakeland and 21.6 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.76 km).
#1 Lakeland
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 44.9563600, -92.7657600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
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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