How far is Pine River, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Pine River, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
144.8 mi
02h 21m
Flight
122.5 mi
197.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.5 mi
Kilometers
197.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.8 mi
Kilometers
233.04 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Pine River
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine River
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine River
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
Royalton
MN

City in Minnesota

From Pine River
70.3 mi
01h 10m
To Maple Grove
74.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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 Pine River and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine River and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Barclay Avenue

    20 m · 9 sec · Barclay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    22.7 mi · 28 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 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 Pine River 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Front Street
111 mi · 76%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 15%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Front Street

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 10m from Pine River
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Pine River 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 Pine River to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Pine River and 74.5 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.24 one way or $36.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pine River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

31 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine River and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 122.5 mi (197.14 km).

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#1 Pine River

Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA

Population1,230
Coordinates46.7180200, -94.4041600
Altitude394
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: Barclay Avenue (-94.40416, 46.71802)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $18.24
Round trip
$36.48
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.24 $36.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.04 $40.07
Premium $4.39 $22.44 $44.89
Diesel $4.86 $24.86 $49.71

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 Pine River and Maple Grove. The current time is 09:10:34.

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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.