Maple Grove, MN to Edgerton, MN is 210.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m via US 169, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Minnesota for its entirety. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105 miles from Maple Grove, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
109.2 mi
2h 11m
State Highway 62
23.2 mi
30m
I 494
13.7 mi
17m
US Highway 59
12.9 mi
16m
US 212
12.7 mi
14m
State Highway 30
9 mi
11m
State Highway 91
8.1 mi
10m
County Road 11
5.4 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 109.2 mi, about 2h 11m
Traffic on I-494
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,224 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,798
Quietest
2 AM
~77 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
41.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 84 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 Maple Grove, MN and Edgerton, 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 SouthUse the right lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 494
14 mi·17 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 11CToward MN 5 West, US 212 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
1.1 mi·1 min·US 212; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
12 mi·13 min·US 212
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 11
310 ft·5 sec·County Road 11
10
Continue on CR 11
1.1 mi·1 min·Jonathan Carver Parkway
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 11
111 ft·2 sec·Jonathan Carver Parkway
12
Continue on CR 11
0.9 mi·1 min·Jonathan Carver Parkway
13
Continue on CR 11; CR 40
0.6 mi·55 sec·County Road 40
14
Turn left onto CR 11
5.4 mi·7 min·County Road 11
15
Turn right onto US 169
5.7 mi·6 min·US 169
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on US 169
3.8 mi·4 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 169
24 mi·29 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 169; MN 99
14 mi·18 min·US 169; MN 99
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 169; MN 60
62 mi·1 hr 12 min·US 169; MN 60
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 71; MN 60
0.4 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue North
21
Turn right onto MN 62
0.7 mi·1 min·6th Street
22
Continue on MN 62
23 mi·30 min·State Highway 62
23
Turn right onto US 59
13 mi·16 min·US Highway 59
24
Turn left onto MN 30
0.8 mi·1 min·20th Street
25
Continue on MN 30
9.0 mi·11 min·State Highway 30
26
Turn left onto MN 91
8.1 mi·10 min·State Highway 91
27
Turn right onto CR 1
4.0 mi·9 min·21st Street
28
Continue on CR 1
0.5 mi·1 min·20th Avenue
29
Turn right onto CR 1
5.1 mi·12 min·16th Street
30
Continue on CR 1
0.1 mi·25 sec·Mill Street
31
Turn right onto CR 47
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
CR 47
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for an unhurried arrival. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but planning one stop around the halfway point can break up the drive nicely. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 109.2-mile segment on US 169, as services may be less frequent in certain stretches. The estimated fuel cost of $34 should help you budget accordingly for gas stops.
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 105 miles from Maple Grove, MN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.2 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 46 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgerton, 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 210.1 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Maple Grove, 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 US 169 for about 109.2 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 27.6 — 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
8
14.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
6
16 mi into trip|~21m in|US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
27.6 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.49 one way
$70.97 round trip
$4.29/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.77
$39.45
$78.90
premium
$5.31
$43.89
$87.78
diesel
$6.18
$51.15
$102.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63
0
$22.06
$10.08
Efficient EV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
EV Truck/SUV
84
1
$29.41
$13.45
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Morning
in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
8:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
SSW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:49AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:24AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Destination
Edgerton, MN
Morning
in Edgerton on Sunday
Local time
8:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
SSW 10 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:49AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:24AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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
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
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pipestone National Monument
National Monument
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many p...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 210.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the 210.1 miles on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 109.2 miles on US 169. You'll experience the transition from more developed areas around Maple Grove to a more rural setting as you head south. Expect merging traffic in the initial urban sections and then consistent cruising on the highway for the majority of the trip.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.2 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and State Highway 62. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 210.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 210.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.2 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Edgerton, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pipestone National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgerton, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
