Maple Grove, MN Road Trips

With 17 routes heading out and 27 heading in, Maple Grove, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 83 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Maple Grove, MN spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

44

Longest Drive

301.8 mi

International Falls, MN

Quickest Drive

12m

Crystal, MN

Plan Around Maple Grove, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Maple Grove, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

International Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN 301.8 mi · 4h 48m Thief River Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN 281.3 mi · 5h 26m Hoyt Lakes, MN to Maple Grove, MN 216.2 mi · 3h 27m Eveleth, MN to Maple Grove, MN 197.1 mi · 3h 1m

Continue From Maple Grove, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Maple Grove, MN to Babbitt, MN 240.8 mi · 4h 44m Maple Grove, MN to Chisholm, MN 201.5 mi · 4h 7m Maple Grove, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 186.7 mi · 3h 37m Maple Grove, MN to Grand Rapids, MN 165.4 mi · 3h 28m

Trips from Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove, MN to Babbitt, MN

240.8 mi 4h 44m

Maple Grove, MN to Chisholm, MN

201.5 mi 4h 7m

Maple Grove, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

186.7 mi 3h 37m

Maple Grove, MN to Grand Rapids, MN

165.4 mi 3h 28m

Maple Grove, MN to Cottonwood, MN

139.9 mi 2h 59m

Maple Grove, MN to Clara City, MN

108.3 mi 2h 22m

Maple Grove, MN to Crow Wing, MN

106.5 mi 2h 6m

Maple Grove, MN to Cokato, MN

46.4 mi 1h 5m

Maple Grove, MN to Chisago City, MN

44.2 mi 52m

Maple Grove, MN to Zimmerman, MN

29.5 mi 35m

Maple Grove, MN to Big Lake, MN

29.3 mi 37m

Maple Grove, MN to Saint Paul, MN

27.3 mi 31m

Maple Grove, MN to Delano, MN

25.3 mi 34m

Maple Grove, MN to Circle Pines, MN

22.1 mi 28m

Maple Grove, MN to Chanhassen, MN

17.3 mi 24m

Maple Grove, MN to Orono, MN

16.1 mi 25m

Maple Grove, MN to Fridley, MN

12.7 mi 17m

Driving from Maple Grove, MN

Expect an average of 83 miles and about 1h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Maple Grove, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 241 miles (4h 44m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Maple Grove, MN most often head toward Babbitt, MN (240.8 mi, 4h 44m), Chisholm, MN (201.5 mi, 4h 7m), Detroit Lakes, MN (186.7 mi, 3h 37m), Grand Rapids, MN (165.4 mi, 3h 28m), and Cottonwood, MN (139.9 mi, 2h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 83-mile trip from Maple Grove, MN, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Maple Grove, MN and 27 routes heading into Maple Grove, MN, covering 44 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 241 miles.

The longest mapped route from Maple Grove, MN covers 241 miles and takes approximately 4h 44m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Maple Grove, MN runs about 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 83-mile trip from Maple Grove, MN costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Maple Grove, MN include Babbitt, MN, Chisholm, MN, Detroit Lakes, MN and Grand Rapids, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.