How far is Maple Grove, MN from Le Center, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Le Center, MN is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 23m.
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.
City in Carver County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Le Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Le Center.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1372 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
1919 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 11
94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 40
3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11
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Continue on 2nd Street West
1295 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
2504 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street West
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Turn right onto Broadway Street South
1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South
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Continue on Helena Boulevard
147 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Highway 169 Boulevard
13 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue
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Turn right onto 250th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street West
74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West
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Turn left onto 201st Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Continue on 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Continue on North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Le Center.
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.
I 494 South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Le Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Le Center?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Maple Grove and 30.1 miles from Le Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Le Center.
Stop Ideas Near Carver
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 Carver.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Le Center. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.99 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 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Center (-93.73023, 44.38941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
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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