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Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Crow Wing, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

106.5 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Maple Grove, MN

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Downtown Crow Wing, MN, MN

Crow Wing, MN

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Trip Overview

This 106.5-mile drive from Maple Grove to Crow Wing, Minnesota, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey on major roads like US 10, I-94, and MN 371. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. You'll find this drive offers a straightforward path with minimal complexity, making it a practical choice for those seeking a direct connection between these two Minnesota locations. No specific stops are noted, suggesting a continuous journey with ample flexibility.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.2 miles from Maple Grove, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 54.4 mi 1h 3m
I 94 22.6 mi 24m
MN 371 21.6 mi 24m
165th Avenue Southeast 1.8 mi 2m
Park Boulevard Southeast 1.4 mi 1m
I 494 1 mi 1m
Pine Street 0.8 mi 2m
County Road 11 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 54.4 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Crow Wing, MN.

1

Start on CR 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
2

Turn left

316 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 494 North Use the left lane.
3

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 494 North
4

Merge onto I 494

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 494
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
9

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
10

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25
11

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11
12

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
13

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
14

Turn left onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10
15

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371

22 mi · 24 min · MN 371
16

Arrive at destination

MN 371

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 6-minute duration for this 106.5-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits your schedule. Since there are no designated stops, consider making a brief pause around the midpoint of your longest stretch, which is 54.4 miles on US 10, to stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $15, but always check current prices. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longer segment on US 10, to ensure a smooth arrival in Crow Wing.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Maple Grove, MN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 23 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crow Wing, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove, MN

This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Maple Grove, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orrock, MN

53 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

Big Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Cloud, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Maple Grove, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · final third

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Falls, Minnesota

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 27min to go 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Safari North Wildlife Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Brainerd, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+12184541662

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

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 0.6 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward I 494 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 494 North
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 494 North
8
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
4
19.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
26.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | County Road 11

Turn left onto County Road 11

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.85 one way

$31.70 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $17.08 $34.16
premium $4.53 $19.00 $38.00
diesel $5.61 $23.51 $47.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.18 $5.11
Efficient EV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26
EV Truck/SUV 42.6 0 $14.91 $6.82

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Maple Grove, MN

Late night in Maple Grove on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crow Wing, MN

Late night in Crow Wing on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live 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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m 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 highly highway-oriented experience on this 106.5-mile route, with 94% of your travel time spent on major arteries. The main roads include US 10, I-94, and MN 371, indicating a consistent pace for most of the journey. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, covering 54.4 miles on US 10, so plan your fuel and rest accordingly. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel rather than frequent scenic detours, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.4 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 106.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 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.

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 6m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.4 miles on US 10. 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 Crow Wing, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crow Wing, 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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