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

The driving distance from Mayer, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 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
34.73 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.77 mi
39.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.77 mi
Kilometers
39.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.9 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
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM CDT
Return by in Mayer
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayer
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 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 Mayer
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Excelsior
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Mayer
17.2 mi
00h 20m
To Maple Grove
17.5 mi
00h 20m

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 SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1004 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    38 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 65%
I 494 North
9.87 mi · 28%
Minnesota State Highway 7
0.64 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memoria
0.28 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

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
+9.9 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Excelsior
00h 20m from Mayer
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mayer and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 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?

Excelsior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Mayer and 17.5 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Excelsior

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayer and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.86 km).

Mayer

#1 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
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: 1st Street Northeast (-93.88775, 44.884944)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.39
Round trip
$8.78
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.39 $8.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.82 $9.65
Premium $4.39 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $4.86 $5.98 $11.97

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 Mayer and Maple Grove. The current time is 21:30:52.

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.