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

The driving distance from Maple Lake, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.2 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.73 mi
46.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.2 mi
Kilometers
58.26 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Mon, May 4, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Lake
Mon, May 4, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Lake
2026-05-04T18:11
Arrive Maple Grove
Mon, May 4, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maple Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Maple Lake
19.1 mi
00h 20m
To Maple Grove
17.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue South

    2388 ft · 1 min · Oak Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northwest

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 25

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2719 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 25
26.6 mi · 73%
County Road 37 Northwest
8.72 mi · 24%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 5%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Oak Avenue South
0.45 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 25

Merge slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 20m from Maple Lake
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maple Lake and Partly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Maple Lake and 17.1 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maple Lake and Partly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Lake and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 km).

Maple Lake

#1 Maple Lake

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,183
Coordinates45.2291300, -94.0019200
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Maple Grove

#2 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue South (-94.001882, 45.22913)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Lake and Maple Grove. The current time is 18:11:49.

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.