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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Winthrop, MN is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
78.32 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.04 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Young America (historical)
MN

This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

From Maple Grove
39.1 mi
00h 48m
To Winthrop
39.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 4th Street West

    2549 ft · 1 min · 4th Street West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 5 West
38 mi · 48%
I 494 South
14 mi · 18%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16%
Bass Lake Road
0.49 mi · 1%
4th Street West
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Young America (historical)
00h 48m from Maple Grove
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winthrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Young America (historical) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Maple Grove and 39.2 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 Winthrop.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 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 Winthrop

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,323
Coordinates44.5430200, -94.3663700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Winthrop (-94.36637, 44.54302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.70
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.85 $19.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.82 $21.64
Premium $4.39 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $4.86 $13.42 $26.85

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 Winthrop. The current time is 09:23:20.

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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.