How far is Minneapolis, MN from Maple Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Maple Lake, MN is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Maple Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Maple Lake.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 North
2678 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2766 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West, MN 55 East
867 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 38 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue North
1095 ft · 32 sec · Oak Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Maple Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Olson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Maple Lake?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Loretto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Minneapolis and 22.1 miles from Maple Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Loretto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loretto.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Maple Lake. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,183 |
| Coordinates | 45.2291300, -94.0019200 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Lake (-94.00192, 45.22913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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