How far is Maple Grove, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Nowthen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Nowthen.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
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Turn left onto I 494 North
96 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1772 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
2675 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Line Avenue Northwest
2148 ft · 1 min · Line Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
70 m · 5 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
34 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
40 m · 3 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2481 ft · 50 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Viking Boulevard Northwest
10 m · 1 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
6 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Nowthen.
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.
I 94 West
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8.25 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Maple Grove and 12.2 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 17.67 mi (28.44 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
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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