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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Ramsey, MN is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
19.71 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.04 mi
20.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.04 mi
Kilometers
20.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.71 mi
Kilometers
31.72 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 3:22 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-30T14:52
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Co on Rapids
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Maple Grove
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Ramsey
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North

    9 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North

    681 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    30 m · 2 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 51 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 59 sec · 160th Lane Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    124 m · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
8.67 mi · 44%
US 10 West
3.05 mi · 15%
I 94 East
2.44 mi · 12%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 12%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Merge slight left

8.41 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Co on Rapids
00h 15m from Maple Grove
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

West Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Maple Grove and 9.9 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near West Co on Rapids

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 West Co on Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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 14.4 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 1.2 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Co on Rapids.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.98 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Ramsey

#2 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Ramsey (-93.45, 45.2611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.93
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.46 $4.93
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.71 $5.41
Premium $4.39 $3.03 $6.06
Diesel $4.86 $3.36 $6.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Ramsey. The current time is 14:52:41.

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.