How far is Maple Grove, MN from Minnetrista, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Minnetrista, MN is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Minnetrista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Minnetrista.
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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
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
3130 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 15 West
3099 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Lake Minnetonka
10.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
2313 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Minnetrista.
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.
Lake Minnetonka
Continue on Lake Minnetonka
10.4 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Minnetrista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Minnetrista?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Maple Grove and 10.9 miles from Minnetrista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Minnetrista.
Stop Ideas Near Wayzata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Chanhassen City Adm
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Minnetrista. Straight-line distance: 15.8 mi (25.43 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 Minnetrista
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 8,505 |
| Coordinates | 44.9383000, -93.7177400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetrista (-93.71774, 44.9383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
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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