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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Fulda, MN is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
170.03 mi
03h 33m
Flight
134.44 mi
216.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.44 mi
Kilometers
216.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.03 mi
Kilometers
273.64 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T07:56
Arrive Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Skyline
MN

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Maple Grove
84.9 mi
01h 46m
To Fulda
85.1 mi
01h 46m

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
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue on 2nd Avenue North

    2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 62

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62

  23. 23

    Continue on East Front Street

    2031 ft · 58 sec · East Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North St Paul Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
109 mi · 64%
State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 14%
I 494 South
14 mi · 8%
MN 5 West
13.1 mi · 8%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue straight

61.6 mi · 01h 13m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline
01h 46m from Maple Grove
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Skyline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Maple Grove and 85.1 miles from Fulda.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skyline

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Fulda. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Fulda (-95.60029, 43.87052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $21.41
Round trip
$42.83
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.41 $42.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.53 $47.05
Premium $4.39 $26.35 $52.70
Diesel $4.86 $29.18 $58.37

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 Fulda. The current time is 07:56:22.

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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.