Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Saint Bonifacius, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Saint Bonifacius, MN
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Trip Overview
Maple Grove, MN to Saint Bonifacius, MN is 26.4 miles and takes about 36m via MN 7 and I-494, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota. It's primarily a highway-focused drive that makes for a straightforward and efficient connection between these two points. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| I 494 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| MN 7 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 13.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Saint Bonifacius, 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 South
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 494
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto MN 7
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
8
Continue on MN 7
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
9
Turn right onto CR 92
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 92
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 26.2 — 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
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MN 7 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 92 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 92 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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.
Destination
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Morning in Saint Bonifacius on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
21 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 94% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on Minnesota State Highway 7 is 13.2 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a fair number of exits and merges as you navigate the interstates and state highways.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and I 494. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.8 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 36m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Bonifacius, 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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