Origin
Cottage Grove, MN
Late night in Cottage Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cottage Grove, 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
52m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cottage Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 39.7 miles across the Minnesota landscape, this drive connects Cottage Grove to Maple Grove in about 52 minutes. Given the short duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a highly economical commute. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between these two points is seamless and straightforward. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, prioritizing speed as you navigate from the southeastern suburbs to the northwestern reaches of the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 33.5 mi | 41m |
| I 94 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Trail | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Point Douglas Road South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 80th Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hyde Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 33.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on Hyde Avenue South
60 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hyde Avenue South
2
Turn left onto Hillside Trail
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Trail
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Point Douglas Road South
4
Turn slight right
219 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Point Douglas Road South
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Point Douglas Road South
6
Turn left onto 80th Street South
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
80th Street South
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 61 North
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 10; US 61
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 10; US 61
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 10; US 61
10
Merge onto I 94
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 10
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 10
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Cottage Grove, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 10 West, US 61 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West, US 61 North
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
6
37.2 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NNE 5 to 10 mph
59% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:39PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:39PM CDT until April 13 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as this route consists of 93% highway driving. You will primarily navigate via US 10, I-94, and I-494, which keeps the pace steady throughout the nearly hour-long transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 10, where you will cover 33.5 miles without needing to exit. Because this is an interstate-focused drive, the character of the road remains consistent and predictable from start to finish. It is a utilitarian experience, ideal if you prefer a direct, no-nonsense path between these two suburban hubs.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 39.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 52m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on US 10. 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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