How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Maple Grove.
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Start on the route
1823 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 25 East
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
144 m · 9 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West, MN 55 East
867 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 494 North
57 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park and Maple Grove.
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.
Olson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
5.97 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Saint Louis Park and 7.5 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Saint Louis Park and Chance Snow Showers near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.2 km).
#1 Saint Louis Park
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 48,821 |
| Coordinates | 44.9483000, -93.3480100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maple Grove
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 72,881 |
| Coordinates | 45.0724600, -93.4557900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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