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

The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
44.12 mi
00h 47m
Flight
34.05 mi
54.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.05 mi
Kilometers
54.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71.01 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM CDT
Return by in Scandia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scandia
2026-04-15T07:31
Arrive Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scandia
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
Circle Pines
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Scandia
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To Maple Grove
22.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Olinda Trail North

    856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scandia Trail North

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North

    76 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1444 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Scandia Trail North

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Drive Northeast

    1602 ft · 31 sec · Lake Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandia 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
14.7 mi · 33%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 29%
Scandia Trail North
11.3 mi · 26%
I 35 South
1.97 mi · 4%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 4%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circle Pines
00h 23m from Scandia
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Scandia and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Circle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Scandia and 22.2 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scandia and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Circle Pines

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Circle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circle Pines.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

21 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

101 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 34.05 mi (54.8 km).

Scandia

#1 Scandia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,168
Coordinates45.2535800, -92.8057700
Altitude318
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: (-92.805558, 45.253569)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.14
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.57 $11.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.39 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $4.86 $7.59 $15.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scandia and Maple Grove. The current time is 07:31:00.

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.