How far is Lonsdale, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Lonsdale, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lonsdale and Maple Grove.
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Start on South Main Street
37 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Central Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Central Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Panama Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · Panama Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn right onto Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
152 m · 9 sec · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
1292 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · 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 Lonsdale 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 494 West
Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Lonsdale and 23.1 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lonsdale and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Savage
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 Savage.
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lonsdale and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 40.94 mi (65.89 km).
#1 Lonsdale
Minnesota city
| Population | 4,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.4802400, -93.4285600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
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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