How far is Maple Grove, MN from Keewatin, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Keewatin, MN is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Keewatin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Keewatin.
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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 left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2546 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Old Hwy 169
821 ft · 23 sec · Old Hwy 169
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 169
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Keewatin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn right onto State Highway 65
35.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Keewatin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Keewatin?
The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Maple Grove and 93.6 miles from Keewatin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Keewatin.
Stop Ideas Near McGrath
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McGrath.
St. Cloud
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Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Keewatin. Straight-line distance: 161.84 mi (260.45 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 Keewatin
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 47.3996600, -93.0724200 |
| Altitude | 444 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keewatin (-93.07242, 47.39966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.99 | $57.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
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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