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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Royalton, MN is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
72.73 mi
01h 27m
Flight
66.24 mi
106.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.24 mi
Kilometers
106.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.04 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Royalton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Maple Grove
36.4 mi
00h 43m
To Royalton
36.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    42.3 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Centre Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Centre Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Centre Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 33%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
Pine Street
0.8 mi · 1%
County Road 11
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42.3 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 43m from Maple Grove
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Royalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Maple Grove and 36.4 miles from Royalton.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Royalton.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 66.24 mi (106.61 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 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Royalton (-94.29361, 45.82997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.17
Round trip
$18.34
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.17 $18.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.08 $20.15
Premium $4.39 $11.29 $22.57
Diesel $4.86 $12.50 $25.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Royalton. The current time is 21:03:21.

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.