Origin
Hollywood, MN
Late night in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, 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
50m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 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 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, MN
Cristian Pedroso
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hollywood to Maple Grove is 37.7 miles and takes about 50 minutes via MN 7 and I-494, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, taking you from the Midwest's familiar landscapes to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward drive, largely on established highways, making it an easy option for a quick commute or an errand run. You'll find it’s a practical choice for getting between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| I 494 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 33 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 33
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 33
2
Turn left onto MN 7
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
3
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
4
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
5
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 7
6
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
8
Continue on MN 7
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 494
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Hollywood, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 North
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$5.61 one way
$11.22 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 15 to 20 mph
8% chance
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
28 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
50m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads like MN 7 and I-494. Expect to spend most of your time on higher-speed routes, offering a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles, primarily on MN 7, before transitioning to other highway segments. The road profile suggests a generally smooth and direct journey, minimizing complex turns or slower local road sections.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on MN 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and I 494. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near MN 7.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 37.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.6 miles (MN 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 50m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on MN 7. 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 7.6 miles (MN 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 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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