Origin
Crystal, MN
Afternoon in Crystal on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
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6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal, MN
Глеб Коровко
Maple Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Crystal and Maple Grove, this 6.9-mile journey is an incredibly efficient local connection. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 12 minutes, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Midwest, the route relies on a combination of Bass Lake Road, 42nd Avenue North, and US 169 to get you where you need to go. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an exceptionally economical trip for your daily commute or errands. Since there are zero scheduled stops, you will find the travel time is straightforward and predictable. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you across the region quickly without any added complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.5 miles from Crystal, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition between city streets and the highway. With a highway share of only 21 percent, the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 3 miles you spend on Bass Lake Road, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The character of the drive shifts from typical local traffic flow to a short burst on US 169. Because of the frequent turns required, you will need to stay alert throughout the 12-minute duration of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bass Lake Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Continue onto CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the exit toward CR 10 West: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CR 10 West: Bass Lake Road
3
3.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn straight onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| 42nd Avenue North | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 169 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bass Lake Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 9
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
42nd Avenue North
2
Continue on CR 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 169
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CR 10 West: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto CR 10
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 6.9-mile drive, you have immense flexibility in your departure schedule, allowing you to hit the road whenever it best fits your day. You do not need to worry about planning rest breaks or long-distance logistics, as the trip is over almost as soon as it begins. Keep a close eye on your navigation during the turn-heavy sections to ensure you stay on the correct path between Bass Lake Road and the highway segments. Since fuel costs are minimal at $1, you won't need to stress about budgeting for gas before you leave. Use this drive's brevity to your advantage by avoiding peak traffic hours if you want to keep your 12-minute travel time consistent.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.5 miles from Crystal, MN, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3 miles.
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 6.9 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.5 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
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 Crystal, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Crystal, MN
This is one driving day of about 6.9 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crystal, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Bass Lake Road for about 3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.5 mi from Crystal, MN · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from Crystal, 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
$0.99 one way
$1.97 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $1.07 | $2.13 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:38 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Crystal, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 6.9 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bass Lake Road, 42nd Avenue North, US 169. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Crystal, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.99 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 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crystal, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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