How far is Oak Grove, MN from Anoka, MN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, MN to Anoka, MN is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
12.14 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.31 mi
16.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.31 mi
Kilometers
16.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.14 mi
Kilometers
19.54 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anoka
Wed, May 20, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Wed, May 20, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-05-20T00:46
Arrive Anoka
Wed, May 20, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Andover
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Oak Grove
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Anoka
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Anoka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Anoka.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake George Boulevard Northwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    946 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Anoka.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
7.14 mi · 59%
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 21%
East Main Street
1.24 mi · 10%
201st Avenue Northwest
0.8 mi · 7%
Xavis Street Northwest
0.44 mi · 4%
Main Street Northwest
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

Continue on Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

7.14 mi · 00h 13m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 09m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Anoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Anoka?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Oak Grove and 6 miles from Anoka.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Anoka.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

76 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

95 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

114 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 10.31 mi (16.59 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Anoka

#2 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.329267, 45.340391)
End: South 3rd Avenue (-93.38721, 45.19774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.07
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.53 $3.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.69 $3.37
Premium $4.39 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $4.86 $2.09 $4.18

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Anoka. The current time is 00:46:59.

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.