Origin
Brooklyn Center, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Center on Thursday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Center, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94 West, I 494 South, CR 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 8.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 West | — | — |
| I 494 South | — | — |
| CR 10 | — | — |
| Bass Lake Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Center, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on Brooklyn Boulevard
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
2
Turn left onto I 94 West, I 694 West
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 94 West, I 694 West
3
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
4
Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 494 South
5
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
CR 10: Bass Lake Road
7
Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Maple Grove on Thursday
Local time
4:57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94 West, I 494 South, CR 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Brooklyn Center, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn Center, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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