Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Wednesday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Braham, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MN
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Braham, MN
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Trip Overview
This 58.6-mile drive from Maple Grove, MN to Braham, MN takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using Central Avenue Northeast, MN-610, and US 169. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this is an economical journey. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience through the Midwest region. Since it's a relatively short distance, you can easily complete it in one go, allowing for a flexible schedule without needing an overnight stay.
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
29.3 miles from Maple Grove, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 58.6-mile journey. Only 25% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll be spending most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.4 miles on Central Avenue Northeast, offering a good period of consistent driving. As you transition from Maple Grove towards Braham, the character of the road will likely shift from more urban arteries to less congested local routes. This means adapting to frequent turns and varying speed limits throughout the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 40.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 58.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 494 North
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 29B
Toward US 169 North
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MN 610 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 610 East
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | 40.4 mi | 48m |
| MN-610 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| US 169 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 94 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 107 Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue Northeast
— 40.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Braham, MN.
1
Start on CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
2
Turn left
316 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 494 North
4
Merge onto I 494
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29B
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 610 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MN 610
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 10
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 10
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto MN 65
40 mi
·
48 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
474 ft
·
17 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto MN 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 107 Northeast
16
Continue on MN 107
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Avenue South
17
Arrive at destination
MN 107
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 14-minute trip, leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak traffic and arrive with plenty of daylight. Since the drive is only 58.6 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but keeping some water and snacks handy is always a good idea. Be prepared for the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route; pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially during the 40.4-mile stretch on Central Avenue Northeast. With a low fuel cost of around $9, you likely won't need to worry about refueling during the trip, but it's wise to start with a full tank.
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 29.3 miles from Maple Grove, MN, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 58.6 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Braham, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove, MN
This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maple Grove, 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 Central Avenue Northeast for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Maple Grove, MN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Maple Grove, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Braham, MN
The final approach into Braham, 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 Braham, 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
$8.72 one way
$17.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Braham, MN
Afternoon in Braham on Wednesday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
22 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 14m 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 Braham, MN covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue Northeast, MN-610, US 169. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $8.72 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 58.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Braham, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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