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

The driving distance from Sunrise, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
58.37 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.9 mi
70.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.9 mi
Kilometers
70.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Sat, May 2, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Sunrise
Sat, May 2, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunrise
2026-05-02T03:18
Arrive Maple Grove
Sat, May 2, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunrise
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
Columbus
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Sunrise
29.6 mi
00h 30m
To Maple Grove
28.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    87 m · 13 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mill Street

    1104 ft · 50 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilcox Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Wilcox Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Keystone Avenue

    3021 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Saint Croix Trail

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Croix Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail

    33 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1881 ft · 57 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 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 Sunrise 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 35%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 25%
I 694 West
12.9 mi · 22%
Saint Croix Trail
4.02 mi · 7%
Wilcox Road
2.99 mi · 5%
I 494 South
1.71 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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 30m from Sunrise
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Sunrise and 28.8 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

35 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

88 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 43.9 mi (70.65 km).

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#1 Sunrise

City in United States of America

Population2,120
Coordinates45.5469000, -92.8549400
Altitude248
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: River Road (-92.854854, 45.546826)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.08 $16.15
Premium $4.39 $9.05 $18.10
Diesel $4.86 $10.02 $20.04

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunrise and Maple Grove. The current time is 03:18:26.

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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.