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

The driving distance from Orrock, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
36.24 mi
00h 41m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.24 mi
Kilometers
58.33 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Return by in Orrock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orrock
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orrock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elk River
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Orrock
18.3 mi
00h 20m
To Maple Grove
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Orrock and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 261st Avenue

    31 m · 10 sec · 261st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 184th Street

    1330 ft · 39 sec · 184th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 263rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 263rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 172nd Street

    1924 ft · 53 sec · 172nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 261st Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 261st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 146th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 146th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Elk Lake Road Northwest

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Elk Lake Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ranch Road Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Ranch Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 205th Avenue Northwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · 205th Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 169

  13. 13

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orrock 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 25%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 19%
US Highway 169
3.15 mi · 9%
County Road 1
3.04 mi · 8%
261st Avenue
3.03 mi · 8%
Ranch Road Northwest
2.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

8.26 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk River
00h 20m from Orrock
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orrock 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 Orrock to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Elk River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Orrock and 18 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elk River

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orrock and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.77 km).

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#1 Orrock

Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Population3,819
Coordinates45.4438500, -93.7363600
Altitude301
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: 261st Avenue (-93.736359, 45.444081)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

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 Orrock and Maple Grove. The current time is 09:11:15.

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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.