How far is Norwood Young America, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Norwood Young America, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
43.37 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.37 mi
Kilometers
69.8 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Norwood Young America
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood Young America
2026-04-19T04:47
Arrive Maple Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood Young America
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Chanhassen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Norwood Young America
21.5 mi
00h 22m
To Maple Grove
21.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood Young America and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Young America and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Morse Street North

    827 ft · 38 sec · Morse Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Faxon Road

    1472 ft · 40 sec · Faxon Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood Young America 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 33%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Faxon Road
0.28 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.27 mi · 1%
Morse Street North
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

27.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chanhassen
00h 22m from Norwood Young America
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Norwood Young America and 21.9 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood Young America and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

29 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood Young America and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.49 km).

Norwood Young America

#1 Norwood Young America

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,794
Coordinates44.7735700, -93.9216300
Altitude302
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: Morse Street North (-93.921841, 44.773807)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $5.46
Round trip
$10.92
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.46 $10.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.00 $12.00
Premium $4.39 $6.72 $13.44
Diesel $4.86 $7.44 $14.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood Young America and Maple Grove. The current time is 04:47:27.

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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.