How far is Maple Grove, MN from Turtle River, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Turtle River, MN is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.13 mi
04h 27m
Flight
184.43 mi
296.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.43 mi
Kilometers
296.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.13 mi
Kilometers
349.43 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turtle River
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Wed, May 13, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Turtle River
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
108.5 mi
02h 13m
To Turtle River
108.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Turtle River.

  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

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  19. 19

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  20. 20

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Avenue West

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 16%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 15%
State 64
28.6 mi · 13%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
Voyageur Highway
12.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 13m from Maple Grove
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Turtle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Turtle River?

The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Maple Grove and 108.6 miles from Turtle River.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Turtle River.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Turtle River. Straight-line distance: 184.43 mi (296.81 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 Turtle River

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Population1,137
Coordinates47.5874500, -94.7516500
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Turtle River (-94.75165, 47.58745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.03 $60.07
Premium $4.39 $33.64 $67.29
Diesel $4.86 $37.26 $74.52

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Turtle River. The current time is 20:49:27.

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.