Origin
Chisholm, MN
Afternoon in Chisholm on Monday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
196.2 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lake Street, Highway 73, US 169 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.1 miles from Chisholm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 196.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lake Street 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 Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 169 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 169 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto West Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Lake Street
3
Continue on State Highway 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 169 South, MN 73 South
5
Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 169 South, MN 73 South
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 169 West
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Highway 169 West
7
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 169 West
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 169 West
8
Turn left
19 mi
·
23 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
36 mi
·
45 min
11
Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
12
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
53 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
State Highway 65
13
Turn right
18 mi
·
20 min
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
15
Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 169
16
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 169
17
Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
384 ft
·
5 sec
·
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
18
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
8 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
20
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 South
22
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
CR 10: Bass Lake Road
24
Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.1 miles from Chisholm, MN, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chisholm, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chisholm, MN
This is one driving day of about 196.2 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chisholm, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.1 mi from Chisholm, MN · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 miles from Chisholm, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maple Grove, MN
The final approach into Maple Grove, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maple Grove, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.06 one way
$56.13 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
| premium | $4.39 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.17 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.47 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Monday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
3h 24m 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 Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lake Street, Highway 73, US 169 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.1 miles from Chisholm, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chisholm, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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