How far is Maple Grove, MN from Credit River, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Credit River, MN is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.28 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.76 mi
44.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.28 mi
Kilometers
50.34 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Credit River
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Sat, May 30, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Credit River
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eden Prairie
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Maple Grove
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To Credit River
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Credit River.

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 South

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South

    1372 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101

    647 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Highway 13 South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Park Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Park Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Louisiana Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Louisiana Avenue

    2644 ft · 53 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 150th Street West

    148 m · 24 sec · 150th Street West

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dakota Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South

  16. 16

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    1814 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Texas Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue

    96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
15.6 mi · 50%
US 169 South
5.02 mi · 16%
Texas Avenue
3.06 mi · 10%
Highway 13 South
2.44 mi · 8%
MN 13
1.77 mi · 6%
Dakota Street South
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Prairie
00h 21m from Maple Grove
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Credit River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Credit River?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Maple Grove and 15.7 miles from Credit River.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Credit River.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eden Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Credit River. Straight-line distance: 27.76 mi (44.67 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.85
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.93 $7.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.31 $8.63
Premium $4.39 $4.83 $9.66
Diesel $4.86 $5.35 $10.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Credit River. The current time is 11:20:37.

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.