How far is Rice Lake, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Rice Lake, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.23 mi
03h 56m
Flight
187.81 mi
302.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.81 mi
Kilometers
302.25 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.23 mi
Kilometers
372.13 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Rice Lake
Tue, May 5, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rice Lake
2026-05-05T01:12
Arrive Maple Grove
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rice Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Motley
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Rice Lake
115.9 mi
01h 58m
To Maple Grove
115.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Rice Lake Road

    23 m · 4 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway 35

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway 35

    5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 35

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Upper Rice Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway 2

    9.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway 2

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 200

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 200

  8. 8

    Continue on State 200

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State 200

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  24. 24

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 15%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 11%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 9%
County Highway 2
9.35 mi · 4%
Upper Rice Lake Road
8.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
01h 58m from Rice Lake
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rice Lake to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Rice Lake and 115.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.12 one way or $58.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Motley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

12 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

106 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rice Lake and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 187.81 mi (302.25 km).

Rice Lake

#1 Rice Lake

Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,129
Coordinates47.3902400, -95.5091900
Altitude452
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: Lower Rice Lake Road (-95.509087, 47.390239)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.89 L · about $29.12
Round trip
$58.25
16.32 gal · 61.78 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.12 $58.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.00 $63.99
Premium $4.39 $35.84 $71.68
Diesel $4.86 $39.69 $79.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rice Lake and Maple Grove. The current time is 01:12:27.

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.