How far is Maynard, MN from Young America (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Maynard, MN to Young America (historical), MN is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.63 mi
01h 52m
Flight
76.67 mi
123.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.67 mi
Kilometers
123.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.63 mi
Kilometers
137.81 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young America (historical)
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Maynard
Mon, Jul 27, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maynard
2026-07-27T00:08
Arrive Young America (historical)
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maynard
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cosmos
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Maynard
42.7 mi
00h 56m
To Young America (historical)
42.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maynard and Young America (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maynard and Young America (historical).

  1. 1

    Start on Spicer Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Spicer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amy Street

    73 m · 7 sec · Amy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 4

    746 ft · 20 sec · County Road 4

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue

    48 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue

    587 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on MN 7

    7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7

  9. 9

    Continue on 195th Avenue

    10.1 mi · 13 min · 195th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on highway 7 West

    16.1 mi · 21 min · highway 7 West

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 7 East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7 East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1568 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  16. 16

    Continue on 13th Street West

    877 ft · 27 sec · 13th Street West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chandler Avenue North

    1118 ft · 34 sec · Chandler Avenue North

  18. 18

    Continue on Chandler Avenue North

    2032 ft · 37 sec · Chandler Avenue North

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 212

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 212

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Reform Street

    1461 ft · 25 sec · North Reform Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    1086 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    77 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    789 ft · 24 sec · Main Street East

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maynard and Young America (historical).

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 22
12.9 mi · 15%
US Highway 212
11.4 mi · 13%
195th Avenue
10.3 mi · 12%
MN 7
7.87 mi · 9%
State Highway 7 East
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cosmos
00h 56m from Maynard
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maynard and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maynard to Young America (historical)?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Cosmos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Maynard and 42.9 miles from Young America (historical).

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maynard and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Cosmos

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

119 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maynard and Young America (historical). Straight-line distance: 76.67 mi (123.39 km).

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#1 Maynard

City in Minnesota

Population344
Coordinates44.9069000, -95.4689100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Young America (historical)

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

Population1,530
Coordinates44.7827400, -93.9135800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Maynard (-95.46891, 44.9069)
End: Young America (historical) (-93.91358, 44.78274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $4.39 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $4.86 $14.69 $29.38

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Maynard and Young America (historical). The current time is 00:08:26.

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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.