Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Late night in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 10.1-mile drive from Minnetonka Mills to Maple Grove in Minnesota is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 14 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 82% of the journey on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a very economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. There are no planned stops, making it a straightforward transit. This quick drive offers a practical way to connect two points within the same state without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shady Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
320 ft
·
16 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn left onto CR 5; CR 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
160 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 494 North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 494
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 494 North
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 North
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Maple Grove, MN
Late night in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
25 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
14m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 10.1-mile trip, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 494 and Bass Lake Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on I 494, providing a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, transitions onto and off of these main roads will offer a slight change of scenery and driving feel. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing slower local road segments.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnetonka Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 10.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 14m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 494. 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 0.1 miles (CR 5; CR 61 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maple 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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