How far is Maple Grove, MN from Hoyt Lakes, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.82 mi
04h 18m
Flight
180.39 mi
290.31 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Maple Grove.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.39 mi
Kilometers
290.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.82 mi
Kilometers
350.55 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoyt Lakes
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Wed, May 13, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-12T19:00
Arrive Hoyt Lakes
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:24 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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
108.9 mi
02h 09m
To Hoyt Lakes
109 mi
02h 09m

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
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Hoyt Lakes.

  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 · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 135

    11.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 135

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway 100

    1983 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 100

  22. 22

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  26. 26

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
125 mi · 57%
MN 33
55.7 mi · 26%
I 94 East
13.2 mi · 6%
State Highway 135
11.4 mi · 5%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.85 mi · 1%
Highway 110
1.85 mi · 1%
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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
02h 09m from Maple Grove
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Hoyt Lakes?

The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Maple Grove and 109 miles from Hoyt Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Hoyt Lakes. Straight-line distance: 180.39 mi (290.31 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Hoyt Lakes

#2 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.1 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.89
15.38 gal · 58.2 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.45 $54.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.15 $60.30
Premium $4.39 $33.77 $67.55
Diesel $4.86 $37.40 $74.81

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Hoyt Lakes. The current time is 19:00:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.