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Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Oak Grove, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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 Oak Grove, MN, MN

Oak Grove, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Oak Grove, MN covers 25.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 169, Round Lake Boulevard Northwest, Lake George Boulevard Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 8.8 mi 12m
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest 6.8 mi 12m
Lake George Boulevard Northwest 2.5 mi 4m
I 94 2 mi 2m
MN 47 1.2 mi 1m
I 494 1 mi 1m
201st Avenue Northwest 0.8 mi 3m
Bass Lake Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 8.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Oak Grove, 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

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 94; I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 29B Toward US 169 North Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 169

8.8 mi · 12 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto MN 47

1.2 mi · 1 min · MN 47
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto CR 9

6.8 mi · 12 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Continue on CR 9

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest

0.8 mi · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
14

Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

0.4 mi · 1 min · Xavis Street Northwest
15

Turn right

135 ft · 9 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 14.8 — 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
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward US 169 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 29B Toward US 169 North
7
13.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | MN 47

Take the exit onto MN 47 toward US 10 East, MN 47 South

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. Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
6
14.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.07 one way

$8.14 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $4.33 $8.67
premium $4.85 $4.91 $9.81
diesel $5.60 $5.67 $11.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Maple Grove, MN

Evening in Maple Grove on Saturday

Local time

6:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 0 to 5 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Oak Grove, MN

Evening in Oak Grove on Saturday

Local time

6:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Rain Showers

N 0 to 5 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

25.7 mi in 43m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 169.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 13 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

945 ft 859 ft

Total Climb

68 ft

Total Descent

95 ft

Highest Point

945 ft

Elevation Range

86 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Maple Grove, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1858

Maple Grove is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

Arriving in Oak Grove, MN

Full guide →

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 43m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on US 169. 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 Oak Grove, 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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