Origin
Credit River, MN
Afternoon in Credit River on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Credit River, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Credit River, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Credit River to Maple Grove is 31.3 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 494, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it an easy option for a quick commute or a short relocation. You'll find it's a practical choice for getting between these two communities with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| US 169 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Texas Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 13 South | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Dakota Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Park Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Louisiana Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 15.8 mi, about 19m
Traffic on I-494
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,224 veh/hr typical · worst 3,798
Quietest
2 AM
~77 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
41.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 84 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Credit River, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 27
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Avenue
2
Continue on CR 27
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dakota Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dakota Street South
4
Turn left onto 150th Street West
504 ft
·
14 sec
·
150th Street West
5
Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Louisiana Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto South Park Drive
103 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Park Drive
7
Continue on South Park Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Drive
8
Turn right onto MN 13
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 13 South
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 169, CH 101
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 169 North
12
Merge onto US 169
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494; MN 5
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 13 / Highway 13 South
Turn right onto MN 13 / Highway 13 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 494; MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| premium | $4.85 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
2 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
42m 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 route is primarily highway driving, with 74% of the 31.3 miles on major roads like I 494 and US 169. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 15.8 miles on I 494, which means you can maintain a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip. The remaining miles will transition you to surface roads like Texas Avenue as you approach your destination.
74% 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: 15.8 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near MN 13 / Highway 13 South.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (MN 13 / Highway 13 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Credit River, MN and Maple Grove, MN, road signs point toward Ch 101 and Cr 101: Shakopee.
Ch 101
7.9 mi in
|
~12m
Cr 101: Shakopee
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Credit River, MN
Full guide →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 42m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 15.8 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 5.3 miles (MN 13 / Highway 13 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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