Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Montrose, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Montrose, MN covers 31.9 miles and takes about 43m 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, US 12 West, Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 31.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Montrose, MN is easy. At 43m 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 Montrose, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 South | — | — |
| US 12 West | — | — |
| Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa | — | — |
| Babcock Boulevard | — | — |
| US 12 | — | — |
| 60th Street Southeast | — | — |
| Nelson Boulevard | — | — |
| Buffalo Avenue South | — | — |
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 Montrose, 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
6.1 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12 West: Wayzata
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 12 West: Wayzata
7
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
9
Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
10
Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
11
Continue on US 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
12
Continue on 60th Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
13
Continue on US 12
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 12
14
Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
15
Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12
16
Continue on Nelson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nelson Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Buffalo Avenue South
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Buffalo Avenue South
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
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
Montrose, MN
Morning in Montrose on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
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
43m 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 Montrose, MN covers 31.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494 South, US 12 West, Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.75 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 Montrose, MN is easy. At 43m 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 Montrose, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Montrose, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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