How far is Maple Grove, MN from Cuba, MO?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Cuba, MO is about 600 miles (965.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 495.7 miles (797.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Cuba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Cuba.
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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
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
227.8 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 163: East University Avenue, Pleasant Hill
2194 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East University Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1937 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 63
2.6 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 63
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Continue on South Wapello Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Wapello Street
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
158.3 mi · 3 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
724 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East
547 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
38.2 mi · 50 min
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Turn left
12.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville
1257 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Cuba.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
228 mi · 04h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maple Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cuba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Cuba?
The road trip is about 600 miles (965.6 km) and usually takes 11h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.1 miles from Maple Grove and 299.9 miles from Cuba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 495.7 miles (797.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.56 one way or $151.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maple Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cuba.
Stop Ideas Near Leighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leighton.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Cuba. Straight-line distance: 495.75 mi (797.84 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 Cuba
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,277 |
| Coordinates | 38.0628200, -91.4034800 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cuba (-91.40348, 38.06282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 966 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $75.56 | $151.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $83.01 | $166.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $92.98 | $185.96 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $102.97 | $205.94 |
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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