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

The driving distance from Menahga, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.2 mi
02h 44m
Flight
140.45 mi
226.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.2 mi
Kilometers
264.26 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Menahga
Wed, May 13, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menahga
2026-05-12T23:36
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menahga
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
Gregory
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Menahga
81.6 mi
01h 22m
To Maple Grove
82.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    17 m · 3 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 64%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 14%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 13%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 4%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gregory
01h 22m from Menahga
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menahga and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Menahga and 82.6 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menahga and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Gregory

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

57 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menahga and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 140.45 mi (226.04 km).

Menahga

#1 Menahga

City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,307
Coordinates46.7538500, -95.0980800
Altitude427
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: Main Street West (-95.098138, 46.753932)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $20.66
Round trip
$41.33
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.66 $41.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.70 $45.41
Premium $4.39 $25.43 $50.86
Diesel $4.86 $28.16 $56.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Menahga and Maple Grove. The current time is 23:36:40.

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.