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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Dundas, MN is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
56.56 mi
01h 09m
Flight
46.14 mi
74.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.14 mi
Kilometers
74.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.56 mi
Kilometers
91.02 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundas
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-16T01:05
Arrive Dundas
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Maple Grove
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Dundas
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1

    1827 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Millersburg Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Millersburg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Avenue West

    3267 ft · 1 min · West Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Railway Street South

    1403 ft · 44 sec · Railway Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Hester Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    23 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
30.4 mi · 54%
I 494 South
20.4 mi · 36%
Millersburg Boulevard
3.79 mi · 7%
West Avenue West
0.62 mi · 1%
Bass Lake Road
0.49 mi · 1%
CR 1
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 34m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Dundas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Maple Grove and 28.3 miles from Dundas.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnsville, 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 Burnsville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Dundas. Straight-line distance: 46.14 mi (74.26 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Dundas

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,652
Coordinates44.4294100, -93.2018800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Dundas (-93.20188, 44.42941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.80 $15.61
Premium $4.39 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $4.86 $9.68 $19.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Dundas. The current time is 01:05:35.

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.