How far is Maple Grove, MN from Linwood, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Linwood, MN is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.47 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.3 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Sun, May 31, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-31T02:28
Arrive Linwood
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

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
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Maple Grove
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Linwood
18.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Linwood.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 38 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 10 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
12.9 mi · 34%
MN-610
7.62 mi · 20%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.58 mi · 20%
US 169 North
3.43 mi · 9%
I 94 East
2.44 mi · 7%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 26m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Partly Sunny near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Linwood?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Maple Grove and 18.8 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maple Grove and Partly Sunny near Linwood.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Golden Valley City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Golden Valley City Hall

Golden Valley , MN
7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Linwood (-93.11161, 45.35691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.39 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.86 $6.42 $12.84

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Linwood. The current time is 02:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.