How far is Maple Grove, MN from Saint Augusta, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Saint Augusta, MN is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.24 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.88 mi
72.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.88 mi
Kilometers
72.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.24 mi
Kilometers
85.68 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Augusta
Fri, Nov 6, 9:15 AM CST
Return by in Maple Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 10:19 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-11-06T08:10
Arrive Saint Augusta
Fri, Nov 6, 9:15 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Maple Grove
26.6 mi
00h 32m
To Saint Augusta
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Saint Augusta.

  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

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    89 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    980 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 255th Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 255th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 136

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 136

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 43rd Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · 43rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 43rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
45.8 mi · 86%
255th Street
2.35 mi · 4%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 3%
County Road 136
1.41 mi · 3%
43rd Avenue
1 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 32m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:22 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Maple Grove and Mostly Clear near Saint Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Saint Augusta?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Maple Grove and 26.7 miles from Saint Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Maple Grove and Mostly Clear near Saint Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Saint Augusta. Straight-line distance: 44.88 mi (72.22 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 Saint Augusta

Saint Augusta is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4583000, -94.1980400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Saint Augusta (-94.19804, 45.4583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.51 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $5.03 $9.46 $18.93
Diesel $6.14 $11.54 $23.09

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Saint Augusta. The current time is 08:10:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.