Origin
Crystal, MN
Late night in Crystal on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal, MN
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Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Crystal and Maple Grove, this 6.9-mile journey is an incredibly efficient local connection. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 12 minutes, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Midwest, the route relies on a combination of Bass Lake Road, 42nd Avenue North, and US 169 to get you where you need to go. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an exceptionally economical trip for your daily commute or errands. Since there are zero scheduled stops, you will find the travel time is straightforward and predictable. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you across the region quickly without any added complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| 42nd Avenue North | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 169 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bass Lake Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 9
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
42nd Avenue North
2
Continue on CR 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 169
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CR 10 West: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto CR 10
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Continue onto CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward CR 10 West: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CR 10 West: Bass Lake Road
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn straight onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
12m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition between city streets and the highway. With a highway share of only 21 percent, the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 3 miles you spend on Bass Lake Road, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The character of the drive shifts from typical local traffic flow to a short burst on US 169. Because of the frequent turns required, you will need to stay alert throughout the 12-minute duration of the trip.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Bass Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 12m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Bass Lake Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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