How far is Maple Grove, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Cedar Lake.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1372 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21
1652 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Herrgott Memorial Drive
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Eagle Creek Avenue
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Turn right onto Duluth Avenue Southeast
2888 ft · 1 min · Duluth Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
955 ft · 16 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
150 m · 15 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
8.3 mi · 11 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street East
18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Cedar Lake.
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 South
Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Maple Grove and 18.7 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 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 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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