How far is Maple Grove, MN from Savage, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Savage, MN is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Savage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Savage.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1372 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2863 ft · 56 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Savage.
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.
I 494 South
Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Savage?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Maple Grove and 13.2 miles from Savage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savage.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Savage. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.95 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 Savage
City in Minnesota
| Population | 32,858 |
| Coordinates | 44.7791300, -93.3363400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Savage (-93.33634, 44.77913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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