How far is Maple Grove, MN from Bemidji, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Bemidji, MN is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.08 mi
04h 09m
Flight
179.3 mi
288.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.3 mi
Kilometers
288.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.08 mi
Kilometers
326.82 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bemidji
Wed, Apr 15, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-15T00:01
Arrive Bemidji
Wed, Apr 15, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Maple Grove
101.5 mi
02h 04m
To Bemidji
101.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Bemidji.

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    96 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1772 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  19. 19

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  20. 20

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Bemidji Avenue North

    1534 ft · 47 sec · Bemidji Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 6th Street Northwest

    59 m · 14 sec · 6th Street Northwest

  28. 28

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Bemidji.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 17%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 16%
State 64
28.6 mi · 14%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 200
20.1 mi · 10%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 04m from Maple Grove
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maple Grove and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bemidji.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Bemidji?

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Maple Grove and 101.6 miles from Bemidji.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maple Grove and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bemidji.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Bemidji. Straight-line distance: 179.3 mi (288.55 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Bemidji

#2 Bemidji

City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates47.4735600, -94.8802800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Bemidji (-94.88028, 47.47356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.11 $56.23
Premium $4.39 $31.49 $62.98
Diesel $4.86 $34.87 $69.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Bemidji. The current time is 00:01:17.

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.