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

The driving distance from Otsego, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.64 mi
00h 22m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Otsego.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.64 mi
Kilometers
30 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Otsego
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otsego
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Otsego
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Otsego
9.2 mi
00h 11m
To Maple Grove
9.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 Otsego and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 85th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parrish Avenue Northeast

    1398 ft · 27 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    3136 ft · 1 min · River Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Quam Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Quam Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on MN 101 South

    2153 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 48%
MN 101 South
4.04 mi · 22%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 9%
85th Street Northeast
1.25 mi · 7%
Quam Avenue Northeast
0.83 mi · 4%
River Road Northeast
0.59 mi · 3%
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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 11m from Otsego
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Otsego 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 Otsego to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Otsego and 9.4 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otsego and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).

Otsego

#1 Otsego

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,887
Coordinates45.2741300, -93.5913500
Altitude268
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: 85th Street Northeast (-93.591348, 45.274042)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.71
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.36 $4.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.59 $5.18
Premium $4.39 $2.90 $5.80
Diesel $4.86 $3.21 $6.42

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 Otsego and Maple Grove. The current time is 07:31:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.