Origin
Roseville, MN
Morning in Roseville on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, MN to Maple Grove, 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
28m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, MN
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Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
This quick 21.4-mile drive from Roseville, Minnesota, to Maple Grove, Minnesota, is easily manageable in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Focusing heavily on highways at 86%, you'll navigate primarily via I-694, I-35W, and I-494. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is straightforward and efficient for getting between these two Midwest locations within the same state. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the short distance allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| I 35W | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MN 36 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road B West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Snelling Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hamline Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 12.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CH 50
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hamline Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CH 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road B West
3
Turn right onto MN 51
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto MN 36
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35W
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26C
Toward I 694 West
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 694
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 20.6 — 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
|
~1m in
|
MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North
Turn right onto MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 26C
Toward I 694 West
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Morning in Maple Grove on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 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
15 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
28m 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 this 21.4-mile journey. With 86% of the drive on interstates, the character is predominantly fast-paced and direct. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 12.8 miles on I-694, offering a consistent cruising experience. While this route prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, the interconnectedness of the interstate system here provides a smooth transition between segments. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground quickly.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Roseville, MN
Full guide →Roseville is a city in Minnesota. It is 10 minutes north of both major downtowns.
Arriving 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 28m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 694. 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 Maple 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 0.5 miles (MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 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 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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