How far is Maple Grove, MN from Rochester, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Rochester, MN is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Dakota County, 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 Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Rochester.
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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 right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East
2523 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street SW
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue Southwest
75 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
132 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southwest
123 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Rochester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lafayette Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Rochester?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Maple Grove and 53.4 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 87.34 mi (140.56 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 Rochester
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 44.0216300, -92.4699000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-92.4699, 44.02163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.46 | $26.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
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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