Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Late night in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Chanhassen, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Chanhassen, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Minnesota suburbs, the 17.3-mile trip from Maple Grove to Chanhassen is an ideal choice. This highway-focused route typically takes about 24 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly economical way to travel between these two Midwest locations. Because the trip is short, you do not need to worry about overnight stops or extensive planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| MN 101 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 101 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Chanhassen, MN.
1
Start on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
2
Take the ramp
293 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 494
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto MN 7
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
7
Turn left onto CR 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 101
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 101
9
Continue on MN 101
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 101
10
Turn right onto West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 78th Street
11
Arrive at destination
West 78th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 South
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 South
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MN 7 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
4
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.15 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Chanhassen, MN
Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
26 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
24m 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 fast-paced drive dominated by major transit corridors, as 81 percent of the route consists of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-494, which features a 9.3-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The experience transitions from high-speed interstate flow to the localized feel of Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 101. While the route is heavy on highway infrastructure, the shifting road types provide a functional variety that keeps the drive moving efficiently. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent, direct path that prioritizes speed over winding scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
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 17.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,054 ft
922 ft
Total Climb
268 ft
Total Descent
238 ft
Highest Point
1,054 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on I 494. 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chanhassen, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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