Embark on a 174-mile journey from Maple Grove, MN to Midway, MN, a drive that will take approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to experience the Midwest region from start to finish without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $26, making it an economical option. Primarily traveling on US 10 and I-94, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path to your destination. With just one recommended stop, you can easily manage your time and reach Midway efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87 miles from Maple Grove, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
110.8 mi
2h 7m
I 94
22.6 mi
24m
Jefferson Street North
22.6 mi
32m
State Highway 87
5.4 mi
9m
Main Street West
3.3 mi
5m
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
2m
County Highway 47
1.6 mi
3m
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 110.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Midway, MN.
1
Start on CR 10
0.6 mi·1 min·Bass Lake Road
2
Turn left
316 ft·9 sec
Toward I 494 NorthUse 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 27Toward I 94 West: Saint CloudUse 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 left at fork onto US 10
38 mi·42 min·US 10
16
Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210
8.5 mi·9 min·US 10; MN 210
17
Continue on US 10; IC A
9.9 mi·11 min·US 10; IC A
18
Turn right onto US 71
23 mi·32 min·Jefferson Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto MN 87
3.3 mi·5 min·Main Street West
20
Continue on MN 87
5.4 mi·9 min·State Highway 87
21
Turn right onto CR 47
1.6 mi·3 min·County Highway 47
22
Arrive at destination
CR 47
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 36-minute duration, starting your drive in Maple Grove in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Midway by afternoon. With a total distance of 174 miles and only one recommended stop, you have considerable flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 110.8 miles on US 10, as services might be less frequent in certain segments. The $26 fuel cost is a helpful estimate for budgeting your trip. Consider an early departure to maximize daylight and ensure a relaxed arrival.
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 87 miles from Maple Grove, MN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 38 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 174 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 10 for about 110.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 141.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
141.2 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|US 71 / Jefferson Street North
Turn right onto US 71 / Jefferson Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.89 one way
$51.79 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$27.90
$55.80
premium
$4.53
$31.05
$62.09
diesel
$5.61
$38.42
$76.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
EV Truck/SUV
69.6
0
$24.36
$11.14
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Night
in Maple Grove on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midway, MN
Night
in Midway on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Little Falls, MN
87 mi in
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
9 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
3h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 81% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on US 10 and I-94, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 110.8 miles on US 10, offering a sustained period of highway cruising. While primarily highway, you'll also navigate sections of Jefferson Street North, introducing a slight variation in the driving environment as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent pace for most of your journey.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.8 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 174 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 174 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.8 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Midway, 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. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Midway, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
