How far is Maple Grove, MN from Dassel, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Dassel, MN is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.8 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.53 mi
66.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.8 mi
Kilometers
83.36 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dassel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Dassel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Delano
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
25.8 mi
00h 35m
To Dassel
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Dassel.

  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

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata

    3130 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata

    2840 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

    11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  16. 16

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  20. 20

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  26. 26

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    2497 ft · 34 sec · Parker Avenue East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.4 mi · 30%
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 21%
I 494 South
6.41 mi · 12%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 12%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 7%
50th Street Southwest
2.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

11 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 35m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Dassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Dassel?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Maple Grove and 26 miles from Dassel.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Delano, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delano.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Dassel. Straight-line distance: 41.53 mi (66.84 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Dassel

#2 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Dassel (-94.30693, 45.08163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $6.53
Round trip
$13.06
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.53 $13.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.39 $8.04 $16.07
Diesel $4.86 $8.90 $17.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Dassel. The current time is 23:04:12.

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.