How far is Virginia, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Virginia, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia and Maple Grove.
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Start on Chestnut Street
889 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
2515 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1469 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
2536 ft · 51 sec · 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 Virginia and Maple Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Askov is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Virginia and 101.4 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.48 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Virginia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Askov
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Askov.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 174.92 mi (281.51 km).
#1 Virginia
City in St.
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 47.5232600, -92.5365700 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.00 | $55.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
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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