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

The driving distance from Olivia, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.19 mi
01h 40m
Flight
77.78 mi
125.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.78 mi
Kilometers
125.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.19 mi
Kilometers
156.42 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivia
2026-04-23T09:58
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Olivia
48.4 mi
00h 50m
To Maple Grove
48.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olivia and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lincoln Avenue

    43.9 mi · 55 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olivia and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Avenue
81.8 mi · 84%
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 15%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 1%
CR 10
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

West Lincoln Avenue

Start on West Lincoln Avenue

43.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
00h 50m from Olivia
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Olivia 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 Olivia to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Olivia and 48.8 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Olivia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Plato

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivia and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 77.78 mi (125.17 km).

Olivia

#1 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
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: West Lincoln Avenue (-94.98972, 44.776496)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.45 $26.90
Premium $4.39 $15.06 $30.13
Diesel $4.86 $16.68 $33.37

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 Olivia and Maple Grove. The current time is 09:58:27.

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.