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

The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Oak Grove, MN is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
26.41 mi
00h 47m
Flight
17.02 mi
27.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.02 mi
Kilometers
27.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Wed, May 20, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Lino Lakes
Wed, May 20, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lino Lakes
2026-05-20T01:35
Arrive Oak Grove
Wed, May 20, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lino Lakes
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Lino Lakes
13.2 mi
00h 23m
To Oak Grove
13.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes and Oak 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

    Continue on North Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 22 West

    111 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest

    2651 ft · 2 min · Nightingale Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 197th Avenue Northwest

    1954 ft · 1 min · 197th Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Uplander Street Northwest

    2670 ft · 2 min · Uplander Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1403 ft · 1 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lino Lakes and Oak 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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
10.4 mi · 39%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
4.14 mi · 16%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 13%
Birch Street
1.96 mi · 7%
North Road
1.33 mi · 5%
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 23m from Lino Lakes
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lino Lakes and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lino Lakes to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lino Lakes and 13.2 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lino Lakes and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.02 mi (27.39 km).

Lino Lakes

#1 Lino Lakes

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,427
Coordinates45.1602400, -93.0888300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Lino Lakes (-93.08883, 45.16024)
End: Oak Grove (-93.3269, 45.3408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
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
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.65 $7.29
Premium $4.39 $4.08 $8.17
Diesel $4.86 $4.52 $9.05

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Lino Lakes and Oak Grove. The current time is 01:35:22.

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.