Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
10:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 15, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Coon Rapids to Maple Grove is 15.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via MN-610, US 169, and I-94, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll primarily be on well-established highways, making it a straightforward commute or easy errand run. Given its brevity, it's a route you can easily tackle without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN-610 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 169 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN-610
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn left onto CR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 169 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward MN 610 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 West
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 5A
Toward US 169 South
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 494 South
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| premium | $5.04 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
10:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
1 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
21m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 15.2 miles on major roads like MN-610, US 169, and I-94. You'll experience a significant stretch of 5.2 miles on MN-610, likely with a steady flow of traffic and multiple exits. The remaining miles will transition to more local roads as you approach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on MN-610.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN-610 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Maple Grove, MN
Full guide →Founded 1858
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 21m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on MN-610. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 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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