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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Eveleth, MN is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.18 mi
03h 45m
Flight
170.82 mi
274.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.82 mi
Kilometers
274.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.18 mi
Kilometers
317.33 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eveleth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Eveleth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Finlayson
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Maple Grove
98.5 mi
01h 52m
To Eveleth
98.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    96 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1772 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East

    2523 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    143 m · 13 sec · State Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue on Fayal Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 19 sec · Grant Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
125 mi · 63%
MN 33
55.7 mi · 28%
I 94 East
13.2 mi · 7%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 1%
Fayal Road
0.84 mi
Bass Lake Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finlayson
01h 52m from Maple Grove
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Chance Light Rain near Eveleth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Maple Grove and 98.6 miles from Eveleth.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Grove and Chance Light Rain near Eveleth.

Stop Ideas Near Finlayson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

87 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

93 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Eveleth. Straight-line distance: 170.82 mi (274.91 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Eveleth (-92.53991, 47.46243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.34 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.68
13.92 gal · 52.68 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.84 $49.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.29 $54.58
Premium $4.39 $30.57 $61.14
Diesel $4.86 $33.85 $67.71

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 Eveleth. The current time is 03:54:32.

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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.