How far is Wells, MN from Maple Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Wells, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Maple Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Maple Grove.
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Start on 1st Street Northwest
37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 570th Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue
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Continue on 20th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 30
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto Main Street
2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on 35th Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street
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Continue on 355th Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue
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Continue on 30th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1938 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Owen Street
1461 ft · 23 sec · North Owen Street
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Continue on East Elysian Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 18 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 Wells 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 North
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wells 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 Wells to Maple Grove?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Wells and 58.5 miles from Maple Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wells and Sunny near Maple Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Faribault
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 Faribault.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 92.63 mi (149.07 km).
#1 Wells
City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.7460700, -93.7288400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
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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