How far is Maple Grove, MN from North Oaks, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to North Oaks, MN is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.75 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.49 mi
29.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.49 mi
Kilometers
29.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.75 mi
Kilometers
36.61 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Oaks
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-19T05:22
Arrive North Oaks
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From Maple Grove
11.4 mi
00h 16m
To North Oaks
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and North Oaks.

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3150 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1179 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 96

    79 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto County Highway 96

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway 96

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road

    2224 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Oriole Lane

    698 ft · 35 sec · East Oriole Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Oaks Road

    1054 ft · 29 sec · North Oaks Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Oaks Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
13.2 mi · 58%
County Highway 96
3.79 mi · 17%
East Pleasant Lake Road
1.88 mi · 8%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 6%
I 35W North
0.79 mi · 3%
Bass Lake Road
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

6.49 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
00h 16m from Maple Grove
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near North Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to North Oaks?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Maple Grove and 11.4 miles from North Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near North Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

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 Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain 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 North Oaks. Straight-line distance: 18.49 mi (29.76 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
North Oaks

#2 North Oaks

City in the U.

Population5,345
Coordinates45.1027400, -93.0791100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: North Oaks (-93.07911, 45.10274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.71
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.86 $5.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.39 $3.51 $7.03
Diesel $4.86 $3.89 $7.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and North Oaks. The current time is 05:22:30.

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.