How far is Maple Grove, MN from Cross Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Cross Lake, MN is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 54m.
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.
Township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Cross Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Cross Lake.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
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Turn left onto I 494 North
96 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1772 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
37.3 mi · 42 min · US Highway 169
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
9.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 11
37 m · 2 sec · County Road 11
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 11
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto County Road 39
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 39
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Turn right onto Fawn Lake Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fawn Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 11
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Cross 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.
US Highway 169
Continue on US Highway 169
37.3 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Cross Lake?
The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Onamia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Maple Grove and 67.7 miles from Cross Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Onamia
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 Onamia.
St. Cloud
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Cross Lake. Straight-line distance: 114.13 mi (183.67 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 Cross Lake
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 46.6594100, -94.1138700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Lake (-94.11387, 46.65941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
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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