How far is Oak Park Heights, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Oak Park Heights, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
35.93 mi
00h 39m
Flight
32.48 mi
52.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.48 mi
Kilometers
52.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.83 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park Heights
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Maple Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park Heights
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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Oak Park Heights
17.8 mi
00h 19m
To Maple Grove
18.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park Heights and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 57th Street North

    22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North

    1125 ft · 54 sec · Penrose Avenue North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

    1.1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

  5. 5

    Turn right

    86 m · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Osgood Ave North

    68 m · 8 sec · Osgood Ave North

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2766 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park Heights 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
24.7 mi · 69%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 5%
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.68 mi · 2%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.28 mi · 1%
Penrose Avenue North
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Keep slight right

18.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 19m from Oak Park Heights
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Oak Park Heights and Chance Snow Showers near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Park Heights to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Oak Park Heights and 18.1 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Oak Park Heights and Chance Snow Showers near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park Heights and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 32.48 mi (52.27 km).

Oak Park Heights

#1 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
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: 57th Street North (-92.792982, 45.031484)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.07
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.53 $9.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.98 $9.96
Premium $4.39 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $4.86 $6.18 $12.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park Heights and Maple Grove. The current time is 05:58:04.

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.