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

The driving distance from Waverly, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.48 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.92 mi
40.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.92 mi
Kilometers
40.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.48 mi
Kilometers
45.83 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-23T04:21
Arrive Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maple Plain
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Waverly
17.6 mi
00h 18m
To Maple Grove
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    47 m · 8 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    103 m · 21 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    1331 ft · 33 sec · Pacific Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  5. 5

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 394 East, I 494 North

    1605 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1283 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

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

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 46%
US 12
7.88 mi · 28%
I 494 North
6.64 mi · 23%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 14%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 4%
I 494
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Babcock Boulevard

Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

11 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Plain
00h 18m from Waverly
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waverly 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 Waverly to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Waverly and 10.9 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waverly and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

37 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

73 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

101 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.1 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates45.0666300, -93.9663600
Altitude307
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: Atlantic Avenue (-93.966364, 45.066648)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
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.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.39 $4.39 $8.78
Diesel $4.86 $4.86 $9.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Maple Grove. The current time is 04:21:01.

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.