How far is Maple Grove, MN from Orrock, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Orrock, MN is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
36.3 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.3 mi
Kilometers
58.42 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orrock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Orrock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Elk River
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Orrock
18.1 mi
00h 25m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Orrock.

  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 left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    2675 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    663 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    134 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street Northwest

    2496 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Voyageur Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1541 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 15

    6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 15

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 237th Avenue Northwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 5

    2156 ft · 59 sec · County Road 5

  19. 19

    Continue on 184th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 184th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 261st Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · 261st Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 261st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 24%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 20%
County Road 15
6.11 mi · 17%
Voyageur Highway
5.29 mi · 15%
184th Street
2.51 mi · 7%
237th Avenue Northwest
2.42 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Continue straight

8.25 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk River
00h 25m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orrock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Orrock?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Elk River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Maple Grove and 18.1 miles from Orrock.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 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 Orrock.

Stop Ideas Near Elk River

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Orrock. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.77 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Orrock

Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Population3,819
Coordinates45.4438500, -93.7363600
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Orrock (-93.73636, 45.44385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

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 Orrock. The current time is 10:35:18.

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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.