How far is Maple Grove, MN from Pelican Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (263 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Pelican Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Pelican Rapids.
-
1
Start on Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
-
2
Turn left onto I 494 North
96 m · 10 sec
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1772 ft · 45 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
-
6
Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
-
7
Keep slight left
149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes
16.7 mi · 19 min
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway
777 ft · 15 sec · North Broadway
-
10
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
56 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
-
11
Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Pelican Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight left
150 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Chance Light Rain near Pelican Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Pelican Rapids?
The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Maple Grove and 93 miles from Pelican Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.4 miles (263 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Chance Light Rain near Pelican Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre
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 Sauk Centre.
St. Cloud
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Pelican Rapids. Straight-line distance: 163.45 mi (263.05 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 Pelican Rapids
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 46.5707900, -96.0831100 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelican Rapids (-96.08311, 46.57079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.