How far is Maple Grove, MN from Buffalo, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Buffalo, MN is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Buffalo.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Bass Lake Road
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Continue on County Road 10
1417 ft · 32 sec · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 50
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Road 50
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Continue on Rebecca Park Trail
4.2 mi · 8 min · Rebecca Park Trail
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Turn left onto County Road 50
696 ft · 17 sec · County Road 50
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
1798 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 1st Street South
2251 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
107 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Buffalo.
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.
County Road 50
Turn left onto County Road 50
4.95 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Lake Sarah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Maple Grove and 12.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Sarah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Sarah.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 21.55 mi (34.68 km).
#1 Maple Grove
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 72,881 |
| Coordinates | 45.0724600, -93.4557900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
City in Wright County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.1719100, -93.8746900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-93.87469, 45.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
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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