Origin
Linwood, MN
Morning in Linwood on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linwood, 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
53m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Linwood to Maple Grove is a straightforward 37.9-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Because this trip is entirely within the Midwest, you won’t encounter any major regional transitions, making it an easy day trip. You can comfortably plan this as a single-day excursion, as it requires only about $5 in fuel. Navigating this route involves sticking to local roads rather than major interstate systems. It serves as a practical connection between these two Minnesota locations, perfect for those who prefer avoiding heavy highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 65 | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Viking Boulevard Northeast | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| MN-610 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| US 169 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 65
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linwood, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on 213th Lane Northeast
226 ft
·
11 sec
·
213th Lane Northeast
2
Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Regulus Street Northeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Linwood Drive
4
Turn left onto CR 22
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Viking Boulevard Northeast
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South
6
Merge onto MN 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 65
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 10 West
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 10
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 169 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
19
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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Linwood, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 5A
Toward US 169 South
7
36.8 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.19 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
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 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $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
Morning in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
9:18 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
2 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
53m 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 a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way across the landscape. You will spend your time navigating via Regulus Street Northeast, North Linwood Drive, and Viking Boulevard Northeast. With a highway share of 0%, this route stays off the fast-paced interstates entirely, requiring your full attention on local turns. The experience behind the wheel is centered on navigating smaller roads, which provides a consistent pace from start to finish. Without any long, monotonous highway stretches, you’ll find the drive demands a more active driving style than a typical freeway cruise.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on MN 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 65 and Viking Boulevard Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Linwood, MN to Maple Grove, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 22 West along the way.
Cr 22 West
8 mi in
|
~15m
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 53m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on MN 65. 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 9 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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