Origin
Dellwood, MN
Morning in Dellwood on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dellwood, 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
40m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dellwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Dellwood to Maple Grove is 29.2 miles and takes about 40m via I 694, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive that won't take up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick errand or a connection between two nearby areas. With minimal time commitment, you can easily fit this into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 20 mi | 24m |
| North Highway 61 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 61 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dellwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dellwood Road North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 20 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dellwood, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on MN 244
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MN 96
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dellwood Road North
3
Continue on MN 96
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Highway 61
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 694 West
7
Merge onto I 694
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 694
Use the slight right lane.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 61 / North Highway 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61 / North Highway 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
11:12 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
1 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
40m 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 to spend most of your time on the highway, with 87% of the 29.2 miles on interstates like I 694 and I 494. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 20 miles, likely on I 694. You'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Drivers will notice the frequent exits and merging traffic typical of a metropolitan highway system.
87% 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: 20 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and North Highway 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 61 / North Highway 61.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 61 / North Highway 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 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 40m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on I 694. 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 2 miles (US 61 / North Highway 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 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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