Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Ramsey, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 15, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Ramsey, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Maple Grove to Ramsey is 19.7 miles and takes about 30 minutes via US 169 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, making it a convenient option for locals. The route is primarily highway, so you'll experience relatively quick travel times. With only 30 minutes of driving, it's an easy addition to a day's errands or a quick connection between nearby towns. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this quick hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US 10 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Ramsey Boulevard Northwest | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 94 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 160th Lane Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Ramsey, 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
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on West Main Street
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Enter roundabout
29 ft
·
0 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 169 North
13
Continue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 169 North
14
Merge onto US 10; US 169
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10; US 169
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 56
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
17
Continue on CR 56
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
18
Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Jaspar Street Northwest
19
Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
160th Lane Northwest
20
Turn straight
405 ft
·
29 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 13.8 — 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
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 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
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Enter roundabout toward US 10 West, US 169 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 10 West, US 169 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $5.04 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ramsey, MN
Afternoon in Ramsey on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
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
30m 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 mostly highway, with 71% of it on major roads like US 169 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 8.4 miles on US 169. You'll transition to surface streets, like Ramsey Boulevard Northwest, for the final portion of the trip. Expect to see frequent exits and entrances as you navigate the highway sections.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 10. 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 16 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
954 ft
836 ft
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
150 ft
Highest Point
954 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
118 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 Ramsey, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • District No. 28 School — historic school building in Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
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 30m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Ramsey, 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 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ramsey, 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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