How far is Lino Lakes, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
26.59 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.89 mi
30.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.89 mi
Kilometers
30.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.59 mi
Kilometers
42.79 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lino Lakes
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lino Lakes
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lino Lakes
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hilltop
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Lino Lakes
13.1 mi
00h 16m
To Maple Grove
13.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Black Duck Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · 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 Lino Lakes and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 49%
I 35W South
4.2 mi · 16%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.88 mi · 11%
Birch Street
1.96 mi · 7%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 6%
Black Duck Drive
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hilltop
00h 16m from Lino Lakes
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Hilltop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Lino Lakes and 13.4 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lino Lakes and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Hilltop

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 Hilltop and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 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 9.8 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilltop.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 18.89 mi (30.4 km).

Lino Lakes

#1 Lino Lakes

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,427
Coordinates45.1602400, -93.0888300
Altitude270
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: Black Duck Drive (-93.092305, 45.157613)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.69 $7.37
Premium $4.39 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.86 $4.57 $9.14

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 Lino Lakes and Maple Grove. The current time is 20:27:10.

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.