How far is Le Sueur, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Le Sueur, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
61.88 mi
01h 01m
Flight
47.86 mi
77.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.86 mi
Kilometers
77.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.88 mi
Kilometers
99.58 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Sueur
2026-04-30T08:14
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Sueur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Carver
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota

From Le Sueur
29.7 mi
00h 30m
To Maple Grove
32.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
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 Le Sueur and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Sueur and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 93

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 93

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North, MN 93 North

    2914 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quaker Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40

    3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Sueur 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
22 mi · 36%
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 23%
US 212 East
13.5 mi · 22%
Quaker Avenue
5.41 mi · 9%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 93
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 494 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 30m from Le Sueur
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Le Sueur and 32.2 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

41 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Sueur and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.03 km).

Le Sueur

#1 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
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: Bridge Street (-93.915269, 44.461315)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.39 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $4.86 $10.60 $21.21

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 Le Sueur and Maple Grove. The current time is 08:14:55.

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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.