How far is Maple Grove, MN from New Prague, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to New Prague, MN is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
47 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47 mi
Kilometers
75.64 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Prague
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T12:05
Arrive New Prague
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Shakopee
MN

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

From Maple Grove
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To New Prague
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and New Prague.

  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

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Marschall Road

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marschall Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marschall Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Marschall Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Marschall Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Langford Avenue

    655 ft · 13 sec · Langford Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Langford Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Langford Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Langford Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Langford Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Langford Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Langford Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Langford Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Langford Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Langford Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Langford Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East

    32 m · 3 sec · Main Street East

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street East

    779 ft · 19 sec · Main Street East

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street East

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East

    16 m · 2 sec · Main Street East

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East

    526 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Avenue Southeast

    30 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    53 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
15.6 mi · 33%
US 169 South
10.1 mi · 21%
Langford Avenue
9.99 mi · 21%
Marschall Road
6.66 mi · 14%
Main Street East
1.13 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shakopee
00h 31m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Prague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to New Prague?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Maple Grove and 23.5 miles from New Prague.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Prague.

Stop Ideas Near Shakopee

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 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 New Prague. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.6 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
New Prague

#2 New Prague

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,820
Coordinates44.5433000, -93.5760700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: New Prague (-93.57607, 44.5433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.86 $8.07 $16.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and New Prague. The current time is 12:05:20.

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.