Origin
Waconia, MN
Morning in Waconia on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waconia, 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
43m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waconia, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Waconia to Maple Grove is 30.2 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 494 and MN-7, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Minnesota's Midwest region. Expect a drive that is predominantly on major roadways, making it an efficient option for moving between these suburban areas. Given the short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to other destinations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Arboretum Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 5 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hazeltine Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street East | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waconia, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
215 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn right onto North Elm Street
205 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Elm Street
4
Turn left onto CR 59
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street East
5
Turn left onto MN 5
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 5
6
Continue on MN 5
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Arboretum Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MN 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto MN 41
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hazeltine Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto MN 7
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 494
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard
Turn left onto MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 North
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
7:43 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
17 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
43m 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 largely highway-focused, with 64% of the drive utilizing major highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 9.6-mile segment on I 494. The initial part of the journey involves Minnesota State Highway 7 and Arboretum Boulevard, offering a transition before merging onto the interstate. The overall character is one of efficient transit, prioritizing directness over scenic detours, suitable for those looking to cover ground quickly.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnesota State Highway 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 10 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 43m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 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 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): 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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