How far is Maple Grove, MN from South Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to South Saint Paul, MN is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
31.53 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.02 mi
38.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.02 mi
Kilometers
38.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-18T07:33
Arrive South Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To South Saint Paul
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 156: Concord Street

    866 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Concord Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · John E Carroll Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Concord Exchange North

    23 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Exchange North

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
18.4 mi · 58%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 17%
Concord Street
3.01 mi · 10%
Lafayette Freeway
1.52 mi · 5%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 4%
Bass Lake Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 20m from Maple Grove
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Maple Grove and 15.8 miles from South Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Maple Grove and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 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 11.6 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 12.9 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 New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and South Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 24.02 mi (38.66 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
South Saint Paul

#2 South Saint Paul

City in Minnesota, United States

Population19,916
Coordinates44.8927400, -93.0349400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: South Saint Paul (-93.03494, 44.89274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.35 $8.70
Premium $4.39 $4.88 $9.75
Diesel $4.86 $5.40 $10.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and South Saint Paul. The current time is 07:33:37.

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.