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Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

44.8 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Maple Grove, MN

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Downtown Annandale, MN, MN

Annandale, MN

Guilherme Simão

Trip Overview

The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN covers 44.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 494 North, I 94 West, Highway 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.67 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

22.4 miles from Maple Grove, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 44.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 North 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 Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN is easy. At 57m 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 Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 494 North
I 94 West
Highway 25
County Road 37 Northeast
Oak Avenue North
Marie Street
Oak Avenue South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 494 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Annandale, MN.

1

Start on Bass Lake Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
2

Turn left onto I 494 North

315 ft · 10 sec · I 494 North
3

Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 494 North
4

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

0.6 mi · 50 sec · I 94 West: Saint Cloud
6

Continue straight

17 mi · 18 min
7

Keep slight left

6.0 mi · 6 min
8

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 51 sec
9

Turn left onto State Highway 25

3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25
10

Turn right onto County Road 37 Northeast

8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northeast
11

At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Avenue North

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Oak Avenue North
12

Turn right onto Marie Street

6.4 mi · 8 min · Marie Street
13

Turn right onto Oak Avenue South

390 ft · 10 sec · Oak Avenue South
14

Arrive at your destination

3 ft

Trip Plan

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 22.4 miles from Maple Grove, MN, or about 28m 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 10 miles or 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.4 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annandale, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Maple Grove, MN.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maple Grove, MN

This is one driving day of about 44.8 miles and 57m.

At 44.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.4 mi from Maple Grove, MN · 28m into the drive

city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Big Lake, MN

22 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

Otsego, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Maple Grove, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Annandale, MN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Annandale, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.67 one way

$13.33 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $7.18 $14.37
premium $4.53 $7.99 $15.99
diesel $5.61 $9.89 $19.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maple Grove, MN

Afternoon in Maple Grove on Wednesday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annandale, MN

Afternoon in Annandale on Wednesday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

2 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

57m 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 Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN covers 44.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494 North, I 94 West, Highway 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Maple Grove, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.67 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 Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN is easy. At 57m 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 Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Annandale, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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