How far is Maple Grove, MN from Palmer, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Palmer, MN is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Palmer.
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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
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto 410th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 410th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 410th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Palmer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maple Grove and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Palmer?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Maple Grove and 41.5 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maple Grove and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
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 Elko New Market.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 63.67 mi (102.46 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 Palmer
Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,590 |
| Coordinates | 44.1530200, -93.5418900 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-93.54189, 44.15302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
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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