Origin
Kingston, MN
Afternoon in Kingston on Friday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Kingston to Maple Grove is 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region into a more suburban landscape as you approach your destination. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on interstate highways, making it a convenient option for a quick drive. The total travel time is just over an hour, so it's well-suited for a same-day excursion. You can expect a blend of highway cruising and surface road driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| County Road 37 Northwest | 20.8 mi | 28m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| County Road 27 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 2 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 22.5 mi, about 24m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,797 veh/hr typical · worst 4,595
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 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 Kingston, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on 722nd Avenue
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
722nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 27
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 27
3
Continue on CR 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
4
Turn left onto County Highway 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 2
5
Continue on CR 37
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
6
Turn right onto MN 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 55
7
Turn left onto CR 8
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Avenue North
8
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto MN 25
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 94
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Kingston, 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 17.6 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
MN 25 / State Highway 25
Turn left onto MN 25 / State Highway 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$8.76 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
| premium | $4.85 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Buffalo, MN
28 mi in
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
1h 11m 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 drive consists of 53% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 55.3 miles on faster roads like I 94. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 22.5 miles, all on I 94. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to County Road 37 Northwest and State Highway 25, which will feel more like local cruising. Expect a change in pace and density of exits as you move from the interstate to these surface roads.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 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 55.3 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 17.6 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,094 ft
919 ft
Total Climb
136 ft
Total Descent
222 ft
Highest Point
1,094 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
175 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kingston, 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 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 17.6 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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