How far is Red Wing, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
72 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.3 mi
92.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72 mi
Kilometers
115.87 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Red Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Wing
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Wing
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Newport
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Red Wing
35.9 mi
00h 39m
To Maple Grove
36.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Red Wing and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1163 ft · 40 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vermillion Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hastings Road South

    1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South

  19. 19

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Wing 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
20.4 mi · 28%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 26%
Route 61
11.7 mi · 16%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.93 mi · 8%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 7%
Highway 316 Boulevard
1.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

18.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 39m from Red Wing
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Wing 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 Red Wing to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Red Wing and 36.2 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

49 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

111 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.22 km).

Red Wing

#1 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
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 5th Street (-92.533791, 44.56246)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.13
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.07 $18.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.96 $19.92
Premium $4.39 $11.16 $22.31
Diesel $4.86 $12.35 $24.71

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 Red Wing and Maple Grove. The current time is 00:07:51.

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.