How far is Maple Grove, MN from Wheatland, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Wheatland, MN is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Wheatland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Wheatland.
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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
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21
1652 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Herrgott Memorial Drive
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Eagle Creek Avenue
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Turn right onto Duluth Avenue Southeast
2888 ft · 1 min · Duluth Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
955 ft · 16 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
150 m · 15 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
11.3 mi · 16 min · Panama Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
32 m · 6 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right onto 70th Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Lake Trail
2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Lake Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Wheatland.
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.
I 494 South
Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Wheatland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Wheatland?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Prior Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Maple Grove and 24.5 miles from Wheatland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.
Stop Ideas Near Prior Lake
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 Prior Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 42.02 mi (67.62 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 Wheatland
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 44.4646900, -93.4835600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatland (-93.48356, 44.46469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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