How far is Mountain Iron, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Mountain Iron, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
American city in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Iron and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Iron and Maple Grove.
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Start on Mesabi Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · Mesabi Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
966 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mineral Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mineral Avenue
1333 ft · 33 sec · Mineral Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1760 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward US 53 South
1193 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
2515 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1469 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Iron and Maple Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Mountain Iron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Iron to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Mountain Iron and 102.4 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.88 one way or $51.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mountain Iron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Iron and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 174.54 mi (280.9 km).
#1 Mountain Iron
City in St.
| Population | 2,816 |
| Coordinates | 47.5324300, -92.6235100 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Grove
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 72,881 |
| Coordinates | 45.0724600, -93.4557900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.43 | $56.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.26 | $70.53 |
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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