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

The driving distance from Stanton, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
61.7 mi
01h 04m
Flight
46.61 mi
75.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.61 mi
Kilometers
75.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.7 mi
Kilometers
99.3 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Tue, May 5, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Tue, May 5, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-05-05T07:34
Arrive Maple Grove
Tue, May 5, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
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
Sunfish Lake
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Stanton
30.3 mi
00h 32m
To Maple Grove
31.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Stanton and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 19 Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    684 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
15.8 mi · 26%
MN 55 West
13.2 mi · 21%
I 494 North
12.1 mi · 20%
Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 14%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 7%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunfish Lake
00h 32m from Stanton
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Stanton and 31.4 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake

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 Sunfish Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

56 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 46.61 mi (75.01 km).

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#1 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
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: 8th Avenue Way (-93.022995, 44.47191)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.39 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $4.86 $10.60 $21.21

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 Stanton and Maple Grove. The current time is 07:34:15.

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.