Origin
Sartell, MN
Morning in Sartell on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sartell, 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
1h 14m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sartell, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
Sartell to Maple Grove is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via I 94 and MN 15, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, taking you from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a relatively short trip, primarily on highway, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll be on familiar roads for most of the way, so it's a comfortable drive for anyone looking to cover ground efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| Roosevelt Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| MN 15 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Avenue North | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 45.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sartell, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on 2nd Street North
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Street North
2
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
1st Avenue North
3
Turn left onto 1st Street North
440 ft
·
23 sec
·
1st Street North
4
Turn right onto CR 1
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Avenue North
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 1
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Riverside Avenue South
6
Continue on CR 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Riverside Avenue South
7
Turn right onto MN 15
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
MN 15
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street South
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 75
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Roosevelt Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge onto I 94
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Sartell, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street North
Turn left onto 1st Street North
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South
Enter roundabout onto CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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 slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
6
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.62 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 15 to 20 mph
8% chance
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
7 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
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 94, including a stretch of 45.4 miles without needing to exit. While primarily highway, the route incorporates Roosevelt Road and MN 15, offering a slight variation from the interstate experience. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, allowing for steady progress.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Roosevelt Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 1st Street North.
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 59.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on I 94. 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 0.2 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 56.8 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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