How far is Maple Grove, MN from Elmdale, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Elmdale, MN is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Elmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Elmdale.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
42.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto West Centre Street
1582 ft · 47 sec · West Centre Street
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Continue on Nature Road
5.4 mi · 12 min · Nature Road
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 238
4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 238
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Elmdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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42.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Elmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Elmdale?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Maple Grove and 41.5 miles from Elmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Elmdale.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake
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 Clear Lake.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Elmdale. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 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 Elmdale
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 45.8333000, -94.4925100 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmdale (-94.49251, 45.8333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
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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