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

The driving distance from Spring Lake, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
55.15 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.58 mi
60.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.15 mi
Kilometers
88.76 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Mon, May 25, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-05-25T06:56
Arrive Maple Grove
Mon, May 25, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Spring Lake
27.4 mi
00h 27m
To Maple Grove
27.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 8 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 37%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 27%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 23%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 5%
I 494 South
1.71 mi · 3%
Saint Croix Trail
1.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 27m from Spring Lake
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Spring Lake and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Spring Lake and 27.8 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Spring Lake and Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 37.58 mi (60.48 km).

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#1 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
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: Cedar Crest Trail Northeast (-93.065747, 45.54216)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.65 $15.29
Premium $4.39 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $4.86 $9.48 $18.97

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Lake and Maple Grove. The current time is 06:56:38.

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.