How far is Maple Grove, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.5 mi
01h 14m
Flight
47.86 mi
77.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.86 mi
Kilometers
77.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-30T09:45
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carver
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota

From Maple Grove
28.7 mi
00h 37m
To Le Sueur
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Le Sueur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Le Sueur.

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 South

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South

    1372 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  20. 20

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Le Sueur.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
19.1 mi · 33%
I 494 South
14 mi · 24%
MN 5 West
13.1 mi · 23%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 3%
Commerce Street
0.72 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 37m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 28.7 miles from Maple Grove and 28.8 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

41 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.03 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.49
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.25 $14.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $4.39 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $4.86 $9.87 $19.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:45:30.

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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.