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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Walcott, MN is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
69.92 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.5 mi
95.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.92 mi
Kilometers
112.52 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Maple Grove
35 mi
00h 47m
To Walcott
35 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 South

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South

    1372 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 21

    90 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business

    803 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard

    631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lyndale Avenue North

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Division Street West

    2004 ft · 46 sec · Division Street West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest

    2358 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Street

    1495 ft · 46 sec · Willow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Glynview Trail

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glynview Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Cabot Avenue

    1953 ft · 59 sec · Cabot Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 240th Street East

    3.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Street East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Falk Avenue

    2539 ft · 2 min · Falk Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falk Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
38.3 mi · 55%
I 494 South
20.4 mi · 29%
240th Street East
3.1 mi · 4%
Glynview Trail
2.4 mi · 3%
Lyndale Avenue North
2.2 mi · 3%
9th Avenue Southwest
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 47m from Maple Grove
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Sunny near Walcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Maple Grove and 35 miles from Walcott.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Walcott.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.76 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 Walcott

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,007
Coordinates44.2333000, -93.1835500
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Walcott (-93.18355, 44.2333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.82 $17.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.68 $19.37
Premium $4.39 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $4.86 $12.01 $24.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and Walcott. The current time is 23:56:34.

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.