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Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Warsaw, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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 Warsaw, MN, MN

Warsaw, MN

Aleksander Dumała

Trip Overview

The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Warsaw, MN covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, I 35W South, MN 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m 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 19m drive with frequent turns across 67.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 Warsaw, MN is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Warsaw, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 494 South
I 35W South
MN 60
MN 60 West
Highway 60 West
Morristown Boulevard
Farwell Avenue

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 Warsaw, 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

20 mi · 25 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 35W South: Albert Lea
6

Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 35W South: Albert Lea
7

Merge slight left

40 mi · 43 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MN 60
9

Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

253 ft · 8 sec · MN 60 West
10

Turn left onto Highway 60 West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 60 West
11

Continue on Morristown Boulevard

4.5 mi · 5 min · Morristown Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Farwell Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Farwell Avenue
13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Maple Grove, MN · 39m into the drive

city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burnsville, MN

34 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

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burnsville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Maple Grove, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Warsaw, MN

The final approach into Warsaw, 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

$10.02 one way

$20.03 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $10.79 $21.58
premium $4.53 $12.01 $24.02
diesel $5.61 $14.86 $29.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maple Grove, MN

Morning in Maple Grove on Thursday

Local time

10:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, MN

Morning in Warsaw on Thursday

Local time

10:41 AM

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

1h 19m 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 Warsaw, MN covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494 South, I 35W South, MN 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 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 $10.02 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 Warsaw, MN is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Warsaw, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Warsaw, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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