How far is Watertown, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Watertown, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Maple Grove.
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Start on Lewis Avenue South
20 m · 10 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Continue on Lewis Avenue South
29 m · 4 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
5 m · 1 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
49 m · 5 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
37 m · 4 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20
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Continue on Watertown Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 East
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 394 East, I 494 North
1605 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
1283 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · 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 Watertown and Maple Grove.
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.
US 12 East
Merge slight left
7.06 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Watertown and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Long Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Watertown and 15 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Watertown and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Long Lake
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 Long Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.06 km).
#1 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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