Origin
Anoka, MN
Afternoon in Anoka on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anoka, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.9-mile drive from Anoka, MN to Maple Grove, MN is a quick trip, estimated to take just 19 minutes. It's perfect for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate via South Ferry Street, I-94, and I-494, with about 22% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is a modest $2, making it an economical choice. Given its brevity and local focus within the Midwest, this route is best suited for a straightforward, no-fuss journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ferry Street | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Ferry Street
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anoka, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 169
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — 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
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 494 South
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$1.92 one way
$3.84 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a long, monotonous highway stretch. While 22% of the journey involves highway driving, much of it will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along South Ferry Street. This suggests a route that requires frequent adjustments and attention, characteristic of navigating through developed areas with various intersections.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on South Ferry Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
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 12.9 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
949 ft
851 ft
Total Climb
121 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
949 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
99 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on South Ferry Street. 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 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 Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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