How far is Waite Park, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Waite Park, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
50.15 mi
80.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.15 mi
Kilometers
80.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Waite Park
Mon, Jun 1, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waite Park
2026-06-01T11:48
Arrive Maple Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waite Park
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Waite Park
27.5 mi
00h 28m
To Maple Grove
31.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waite Park and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue North

    1302 ft · 38 sec · 6th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto MN-15 S

    1539 ft · 35 sec · MN-15 S

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street South

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waite Park and Maple Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
50.5 mi · 86%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 3%
2nd Street South
0.88 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Bass Lake Road
0.48 mi · 1%
MN-15 S
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 28m from Waite Park
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waite Park 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 Waite Park to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Waite Park and 31.3 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waite Park and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waite Park and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 50.15 mi (80.71 km).

Waite Park

#1 Waite Park

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,796
Coordinates45.5571900, -94.2241600
Altitude327
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: 6th Avenue North (-94.224134, 45.557213)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
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 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.85
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.42 $14.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.39 $9.14 $18.27
Diesel $4.86 $10.12 $20.23

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Waite Park and Maple Grove. The current time is 11:48:05.

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.