Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Friday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Hutchinson, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Hutchinson, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Hutchinson, MN covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494 South, MN 7 West, Highway 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 57.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 South 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.
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 Hutchinson, MN is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Hutchinson, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 South | — | — |
| MN 7 West | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Bluff Street Northeast | — | — |
| Adams Street Northeast | — | — |
| Adams Street Southeast | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue Southeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 494 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Hutchinson, MN.
1
Start on Bass Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
2
Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
292 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 494 South
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 494 South
4
Merge slight left
9.3 mi
·
11 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 7 West
6
Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi
·
7 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi
·
3 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
9.0 mi
·
11 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
16 mi
·
20 min
15
Turn left onto Bluff Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bluff Street Northeast
16
Continue on Adams Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street Northeast
17
Continue on Adams Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Adams Street Southeast
18
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southeast
19
Turn left onto Main Street South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street South
20
Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Avenue Southwest
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Maple Grove, MN · 38m 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Maple Grove, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hutchinson, MN
The final approach into Hutchinson, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Hutchinson, MN
Morning in Hutchinson on Friday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
25 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 17m 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 Hutchinson, MN covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494 South, MN 7 West, Highway 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $8.59 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 Hutchinson, MN is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Hutchinson, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Hutchinson, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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