Origin
French Lake, MN
Morning in French Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from French Lake, 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
1h
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
French Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
This 47.8-mile drive from French Lake to Maple Grove in Minnesota is a straightforward trip, taking about 1 hour to complete. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be spending a good portion of your journey on I-94, making up 59% of the total mileage. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this is an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest region. The overall feel of this drive is a mixed bag of highway and local roads, offering a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| County Road 37 Northwest | 17.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Oak Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 3 Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 22.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Lake, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 3
117 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 3 Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
3
Turn right onto MN 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 55
4
Turn left onto CR 8
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Avenue North
5
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MN 25
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 94
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from French Lake, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest
Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MN 25 / State Highway 25
Turn left onto MN 25 / State Highway 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
47 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$7.11 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
9:52 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
25 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
1h 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?
The personality of this drive is a mixed one, blending the efficiency of interstate travel with the nuances of county and state highways. You'll encounter 59% highway driving, primarily on I-94, which provides a consistent pace for stretches up to 22.5 miles. As you transition to County Road 37 Northwest and State Highway 25, expect a change in scenery and speed. This blend means you'll experience both the open-road feel of the interstate and the more varied driving conditions of local routes, making for a dynamic, though not overly challenging, journey.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 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 1h. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 94. 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: at 10.1 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 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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