How far is Maple Grove, MN from Ham Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Ham Lake, MN is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Ham Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Ham Lake.
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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 right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East
2523 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
8.5 mi · 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight left
89 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto 157th Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast
2007 ft · 58 sec · Jackson Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 154th Avenue Northeast
45 m · 7 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Ham Lake.
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.
Central Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
8.47 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Ham Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Ham Lake?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Maple Grove and 13.2 miles from Ham Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Ham Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Co on Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Ham Lake. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.52 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 Ham Lake
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,943 |
| Coordinates | 45.2502400, -93.2499500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ham Lake (-93.24995, 45.25024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
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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