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

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
17.38 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.35 mi
18.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.38 mi
Kilometers
27.97 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 3:50 PM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 4:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-22T15:30
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 3:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
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
Medicine Lake
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
7.9 mi
00h 10m
To Maple Grove
9.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Minneapolis and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia

    837 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 North

    2678 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2766 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West, MN 55 East

    867 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West

    723 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olson Memorial Highway
5.97 mi · 34%
I 494 North
3.67 mi · 21%
MN 100 North
1.03 mi · 6%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 4%
Washington Avenue South
0.37 mi · 2%
MN 55 West
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Olson Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway

5.97 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medicine Lake
00h 10m from Minneapolis
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Minneapolis and 9.5 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medicine Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medicine Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

118 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
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: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.35
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.18 $4.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.39 $2.68 $5.36
Diesel $4.86 $2.97 $5.93

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Maple Grove. The current time is 15:30:06.

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.