Origin
Collegeville, MN
Afternoon in Collegeville on Friday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collegeville, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 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 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collegeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collegeville, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-94 E, Collegeville Road, I 494 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on I-94 E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 62.4 miles, with most of the trip on I-94 E and Collegeville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.3 miles on I-94 E.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-94 E is the longest continuous segment at about 56.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 E and Collegeville Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Collegeville Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Collegeville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles (I 94 / I-94 E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Collegeville Road
Turn sharp left onto Collegeville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 94 / I-94 E
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 E | 56.3 mi | 1h |
| Collegeville Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road 2 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Collegeville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-94 E
— 56.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegeville, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on Old Collegeville Road
339 ft
·
22 sec
·
Old Collegeville Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Collegeville Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Collegeville Road
3
Turn left onto CR 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 75
4
Turn right onto CR 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 2
5
Turn right onto CR 2
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 2
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge onto I 94
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I-94 E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Collegeville, MN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Collegeville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.29 one way
$18.57 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
3:20 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
3 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
1h 12m 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 Collegeville, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-94 E, Collegeville Road, I 494. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Collegeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.29 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Collegeville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles (I 94 / I-94 E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Collegeville, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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