Origin
Chanhassen, MN
Morning in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chanhassen, MN
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Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Chanhassen and Maple Grove, you are looking at a quick, 17.7-mile trip through the Minnesota suburbs. You can expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly economical route for your commute or weekend errands. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. This drive is straightforward and efficient, serving as a practical connection between two key local communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Chanhassen Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 101 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 78th Street
2
Turn left onto MN 101
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chanhassen Road
3
Continue on CR 101
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CR 101
4
Turn left onto CR 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 101
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto MN 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 494
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 North
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.27 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Chanhassen Road and Minnesota State Highway 7 before merging onto I-494 to cover the bulk of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-494, where you will travel for 9.6 miles. While you start on smaller surface streets, the experience quickly shifts to a faster-paced interstate environment. Expect a functional, direct transition rather than a scenic, winding backroad experience.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near CR 101 / County Road 101.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Maple Grove, MN
Full guide →Maple Grove is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on I 494. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maple Grove, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maple Grove, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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