How far is Maple Grove, MN from Lake City, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Lake City, MN is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Lake City.
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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
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
20.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard
760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61
75 m · 3 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto West Chestnut Street
55 m · 8 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Lake City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
20.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Lake City?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Nininger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Maple Grove and 44.2 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.14 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Maple Grove and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Nininger
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 Nininger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.56 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 Lake City
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 4,357 |
| Coordinates | 44.4496800, -92.2682000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-92.2682, 44.44968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.18 | $30.35 |
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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