How far is Maple Grove, MN from Montevideo, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Montevideo, MN is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Montevideo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Montevideo.
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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
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
2682 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
13.2 mi · 18 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
33.4 mi · 43 min · 195th Avenue
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Turn left onto Benson Road
1050 ft · 34 sec · Benson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Eureka Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Eureka Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Montevideo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 01h 06m
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 Mostly Sunny near Montevideo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Montevideo?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Cedar Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Maple Grove and 62.9 miles from Montevideo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Mostly Sunny near Montevideo.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Mills
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 Cedar Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Montevideo. Straight-line distance: 110.78 mi (178.29 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 Montevideo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,027 |
| Coordinates | 44.9480300, -95.7170100 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montevideo (-95.71701, 44.94803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.46 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
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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