Origin
Dahlgren, MN
Morning in Dahlgren on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dahlgren, 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
38m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dahlgren, MN
Barnabas Davoti
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.1-mile drive from Dahlgren to Maple Grove in Minnesota is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 38 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, with 96% of the journey on highways, making it a quick and efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5. Given the brief duration and focus on highway travel, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or an easy commute between two points within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 31.1-mile journey. You'll primarily navigate via US 212 and I 494, with a segment on Bass Lake Road. With 96% of the drive on highways, it's designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles on US 212, allowing for consistent speed. This route offers a predictable driving experience, with minimal distractions and a focus on getting you to your destination efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.3 miles (US 212): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 212 West
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 212
Turn left onto US 212
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 494 North
6
16 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| I 494 | 14 mi | 17m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 43 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlgren, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 43
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 43
2
Continue on CR 43
329 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 43
3
Merge onto US 212
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 212
4
Take the exit
146 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 212 West
5
Turn left onto US 212
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
439 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 494 North
8
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Maple Grove on Friday
Local time
6:01 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
1 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
38m 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 Dahlgren, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 31.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 212, I 494, Bass Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Dahlgren, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.3 miles (US 212): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dahlgren, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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