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

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
73.2 mi
01h 13m
Flight
66.24 mi
106.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.24 mi
Kilometers
106.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.81 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-04-15T19:13
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Royalton
36.1 mi
00h 36m
To Maple Grove
37.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  8. 8

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royalton 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
26.2 mi · 36%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 30%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 36m from Royalton
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Royalton 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 Royalton to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Royalton and 37.1 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Royalton and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 66.24 mi (106.61 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
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 Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.12 $20.23
Premium $4.39 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $4.86 $12.55 $25.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Maple Grove. The current time is 19:13:44.

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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.