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

The driving distance from Mora, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
72.17 mi
01h 15m
Flight
56.13 mi
90.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.13 mi
Kilometers
90.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.15 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Mora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mora
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mora
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
Princeton
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Mora
35.9 mi
00h 37m
To Maple Grove
36.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 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 Mora and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vine Street

    145 m · 27 sec · North Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue East

    1091 ft · 30 sec · Forest Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  8. 8

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · 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 Mora and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
32.9 mi · 46%
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 12%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 10%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

26.5 mi · 00h 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
00h 37m from Mora
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mora 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 Mora to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Mora and 36.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

74 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mora and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 56.13 mi (90.34 km).

Mora

#1 Mora

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,583
Coordinates45.8769000, -93.2938400
Altitude308
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: North Vine Street (-93.294061, 45.876896)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.20
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.10 $18.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.00 $20.00
Premium $4.39 $11.20 $22.40
Diesel $4.86 $12.40 $24.81

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 Mora and Maple Grove. The current time is 23:16:55.

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.