How far is Maple Grove, MN from Madison Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Madison Lake, MN is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
89.3 mi
01h 48m
Flight
62.53 mi
100.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.3 mi
Kilometers
143.71 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Sat, May 30, 8:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-30T17:09
Arrive Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Webster
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Maple Grove
44.6 mi
00h 54m
To Madison Lake
44.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Madison Lake.

  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

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  11. 11

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 60

    11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 60

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60

  14. 14

    Continue on Walnut Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
40.5 mi · 45%
I 494 South
20.4 mi · 23%
State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 13%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 9%
Highway 60
5.21 mi · 6%
Walnut Avenue
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
00h 54m from Maple Grove
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Madison Lake?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Maple Grove and 44.7 miles from Madison Lake.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Webster

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Madison Lake. Straight-line distance: 62.53 mi (100.63 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 Madison Lake

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,202
Coordinates44.2044100, -93.8155100
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Madison Lake (-93.81551, 44.20441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.35 $24.70
Premium $4.39 $13.83 $27.67
Diesel $4.86 $15.32 $30.64

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Madison Lake. The current time is 17:09:33.

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.