How far is Maple Grove, MN from Grass Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Grass Lake, MN is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
63.35 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.71 mi
81.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.71 mi
Kilometers
81.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.35 mi
Kilometers
101.96 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grass Lake
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-12T18:21
Arrive Grass Lake
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
31.7 mi
00h 41m
To Grass Lake
31.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Grass Lake.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    40.4 mi · 49 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 107

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 107

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 133rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 133rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Queen Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Queen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
40.5 mi · 64%
MN-610
7.62 mi · 12%
US 169 North
3.43 mi · 5%
State Highway 107
3.35 mi · 5%
I 94 East
2.44 mi · 4%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

40.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 41m from Maple Grove
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Grass Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Grass Lake?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Maple Grove and 31.7 miles from Grass Lake.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Grass Lake.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Grass Lake. Straight-line distance: 50.71 mi (81.61 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 Grass Lake

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates45.7780200, -93.1677200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Grass Lake (-93.16772, 45.77802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.74 $17.49
Premium $4.39 $9.79 $19.59
Diesel $4.86 $10.85 $21.69

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Grass Lake. The current time is 18:21:06.

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.