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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Vermillion, MN is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
49.06 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.5 mi
58.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.5 mi
Kilometers
58.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.96 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 6:44 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 6:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Maple Grove
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To Vermillion
24.5 mi
00h 30m

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
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward CR 62 East

    43 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 190th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street West

    1906 ft · 46 sec · Main Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
18.4 mi · 37%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 27%
Rochester
6.63 mi · 14%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 11%
190th Street East
1.92 mi · 4%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 30m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vermillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Maple Grove and 24.5 miles from Vermillion.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vermillion.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Vermillion. Straight-line distance: 36.5 mi (58.74 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 Vermillion

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

Population1,235
Coordinates44.6735800, -92.9671500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Vermillion (-92.96715, 44.67358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.78 $13.57
Premium $4.39 $7.60 $15.20
Diesel $4.86 $8.41 $16.83

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Vermillion. The current time is 17:44:27.

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.