Lake Eunice, MN to Maple Grove, MN is 202.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m via I 94, US 59, and South Broadway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. With 90% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct drive. This is a manageable one-day trip, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward way to cover ground within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101 miles from Lake Eunice, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
114.9 mi
2h 3m
US 59
62.1 mi
1h 7m
South Broadway
13.7 mi
15m
County Road 31
2.9 mi
7m
West Prairie Avenue
2.7 mi
3m
County Highway 22
2.4 mi
5m
I 494
1.2 mi
1m
Pike Drive
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 114.9 mi, about 2h 3m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,736 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,292
Quietest
2 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Lake Eunice, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on this road
41 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto CR 22
2.4 mi·5 min·County Highway 22
3
Turn left onto CH 20
0.3 mi·49 sec·County Highway 20
4
Continue on CR 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Pike Drive
5
Turn right onto CH 31
2.9 mi·7 min·County Road 31
6
Turn right onto US 59; MN 34
10 mi·11 min·US 59; MN 34
7
Continue on US 59
14 mi·15 min·South Broadway
8
Continue on US 59
2.7 mi·3 min·West Prairie Avenue
9
Take the exit onto US 59
52 mi·55 min·US 59
10
Continue on I 94; MN 27
115 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 94; MN 27
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi·1 min·I 494
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 26Toward CR 10: Bass Lake RoadUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi·50 sec·Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 48-minute duration, leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a major road change is 114.9 miles on I 94, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $31, and it's always wise to top off before hitting longer highway stretches.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101 miles from Lake Eunice, MN, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Eunice, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Eunice, MN
This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Lake Eunice, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 114.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 201.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 22 / County Highway 22
Turn left onto CR 22 / County Highway 22
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip|~27m in|US 59 / South Broadway
Enter roundabout onto US 59 / South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
199.7 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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
201.3 mi into trip|~3h 47m 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
201.6 mi into trip|~3h 47m 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
$30.35 one way
$60.71 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$32.77
$65.55
premium
$4.60
$36.61
$73.22
diesel
$4.80
$38.16
$76.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
47 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Maple Grove, MN - Tesla Supercharger
Maple Grove, MN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove, MN
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
12 DCFC
Brooklyn Park, MN Rechargery Relay @ Hy-Vee - Zane Ave North
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.6
0
$21.22
$9.70
Efficient EV
50.5
0
$17.68
$8.08
EV Truck/SUV
80.8
1
$28.29
$12.93
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Lake Eunice, MN
Late night
in Lake Eunice on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
S 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Maple Grove, MN
Late night
in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the 202.1 miles on major roads like I 94. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 114.9 miles on I 94, meaning extended periods of consistent highway cruising. Surface roads will become more prevalent closer to your destination. Expect to notice a denser pattern of exits as you approach the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 22 / County Highway 22.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 9 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 22 / County Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 114.9 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 22 / County Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Maple Grove, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
