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

The driving distance from Watab, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
60.93 mi
01h 02m
Flight
54.59 mi
87.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.93 mi
Kilometers
98.05 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Watab
Fri, May 1, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watab
2026-04-30T22:18
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watab
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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Watab
30 mi
00h 31m
To Maple Grove
30.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast River Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street Northwest

    1590 ft · 47 sec · 75th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street Northwest
26.4 mi · 43%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 36%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 3%
I 494 South
1.65 mi · 3%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street Northwest

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 31m from Watab
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Watab and Widespread Frost then 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 Watab to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Watab and 30.9 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Watab and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watab and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 54.59 mi (87.86 km).

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#1 Watab

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

Population3,238
Coordinates45.6763500, -94.1811000
Altitude318
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: Northeast River Road (-94.180824, 45.676301)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.43 $16.86
Premium $4.39 $9.44 $18.89
Diesel $4.86 $10.46 $20.92

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Watab and Maple Grove. The current time is 22:18:47.

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.