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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.35 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.86 mi
25.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.86 mi
Kilometers
25.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.41 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ham Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Ham Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Co on Rapids
MN

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

From Maple Grove
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Ham Lake
13.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    89 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    46 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 157th Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 58 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 7 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
8.53 mi · 32%
MN-610
7.62 mi · 29%
US 169 North
3.43 mi · 13%
I 94 East
2.44 mi · 9%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 5%
157th Avenue Northeast
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Co on Rapids
00h 18m from Maple Grove
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Co on Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

19 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

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).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Ham Lake

#2 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Ham Lake (-93.24995, 45.25024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Ham Lake. The current time is 23:07:57.

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.