Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Falcon Heights, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
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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Falcon Heights, MN
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Trip Overview
Maple Grove to Falcon Heights is 21.7 miles and takes about 27m via I 694, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given the minimal driving time and cost, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two locations without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 94 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Snelling Avenue North | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 494 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Larpenteur Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Falcon Heights, 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 right at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 94; I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 42B–C
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 10
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 10
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MN 51
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamline Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on MN 51
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Snelling Avenue North
13
Continue on MN 51
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Turn left onto CH 30
154 ft
·
13 sec
·
Larpenteur Avenue West
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CH 30
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 16.5 — 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
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B–C
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Falcon Heights, MN
Morning in Falcon Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:27 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 68% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a predominantly fast-paced commute, particularly during the longest stretch of 7.3 miles on I 694. The route transitions between I 694 and I 94 before concluding on Snelling Avenue North. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical of urban interstate travel, with minimal variations in road type.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 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.
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 11 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 27m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 694. 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 Falcon Heights, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 694): 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 Falcon Heights, 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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