Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Late night in Maple Grove on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Woodland, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Woodland, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Maple Grove to Woodland is 10.3 miles and takes about 15 minutes via I 494, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway, offering a quick and straightforward transit between your starting and ending points. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Gleason Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Bushaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gleason Lake Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Carlson Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Woodland, 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
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 20
Toward Carlson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Carlson Parkway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Carlson Parkway
7
Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 15
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gleason Lake Drive
9
Continue on CR 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
10
Continue on Gleason Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gleason Lake Road
11
Continue on Bushaway Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bushaway Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 101
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Maple Hill Road
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
Maple Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Maple Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.5 — 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
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Carlson Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Carlson Parkway
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Gleason Lake Drive
Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.07 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Woodland, MN
Late night in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
15m 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 largely on highways, with 52% of the 10.3 miles utilizing I 494. You'll experience a solid stretch of 5.2 miles on I 494 before transitioning to surface roads like Gleason Lake Drive and Bushaway Road. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits and merging traffic during the highway portion.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
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 →Founded 1858
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 15m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on I 494. 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 Woodland, 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 0.5 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 Woodland, 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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