Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MN
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Champlin, MN
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The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Champlin, MN covers 12.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, I 94, I 494 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| I 94 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dean Avenue East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Independence Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Champlin, MN.
Start on CR 10
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 494
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 94; I 694
Take the exit
Merge onto US 169
Turn left onto Dean Avenue East
Turn right onto Independence Avenue North
Turn right onto Richardson Avenue East
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 94; I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.85 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Maple Grove on Friday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Champlin on Friday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
12.5 mi in 18m, mostly highway — 7.3 mi of that is on US 169.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
45 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
945 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
94 ft
Founded 1858
Maple Grove is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Founded 1852
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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