How far is Maple Grove, MN from Waverly, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Waverly, MN is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Waverly.
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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
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
3130 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
1 km · 51 sec · US 12
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Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1331 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
103 m · 16 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Waverly.
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.
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Waverly?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Maple Grove and 17.4 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Plain.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.1 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 Waverly
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 45.0666300, -93.9663600 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-93.96636, 45.06663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
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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