Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Evening in Maple Grove on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Rockford, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Rockford, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Rockford, MN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 50, Bass Lake Road, Rebecca Park Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on County Road 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
County Road 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near CR 50 / County Road 50.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Rockford, MN is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (CR 50 / County Road 50): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (CR 20 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 50 / County Road 50
Turn left onto CR 50 / County Road 50
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 20 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 20 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 50 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Bass Lake Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Rebecca Park Trail | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 10 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 50
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Rockford, MN.
1
Start on CR 10
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bass Lake Road
2
Continue on CR 10
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road 10
3
Turn left onto CR 50
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 50
4
Continue on CR 50
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rebecca Park Trail
5
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn left onto CR 20
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 20
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Rockford, MN
Evening in Rockford on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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
26m 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 Rockford, MN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 50, Bass Lake Road, Rebecca Park Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 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 $2.16 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 Rockford, MN is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (CR 50 / County Road 50): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (CR 20 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Rockford, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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