Origin
Montevideo, MN
Afternoon in Montevideo on Wednesday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montevideo, MN to Maple Grove, MN
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Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
125.9 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montevideo, MN
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Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montevideo, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 7, highway 7 West, 195th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on MN 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Montevideo, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 125.9 miles, with most of the trip on MN 7 and highway 7 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on MN 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and highway 7 West. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 8th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.7 miles (MN 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 114.5 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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North 8th Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
95.7 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
114.5 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
115.1 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 North
7
125 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 82.4 mi | 1h 46m |
| highway 7 West | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| 195th Avenue | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| I 494 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 7 East | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevideo, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on Eureka Avenue
59 ft
·
8 sec
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Eureka Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 8th Street
275 ft
·
13 sec
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North 8th Street
3
Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Black Oak Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 17th Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
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North 17th Street
5
Turn right onto MN 7
33 mi
·
42 min
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MN 7
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
195th Avenue
7
Continue on MN 7
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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195th Avenue
8
Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
MN 7
9
Continue on MN 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
195th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on MN 7
16 mi
·
20 min
·
highway 7 West
11
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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4th Avenue Northwest
12
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 7 East
13
Continue on MN 7; CR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
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MN 7; CR 4
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
130 ft
·
2 sec
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MN 7
15
Continue on MN 7
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 7
16
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
17
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 7
19
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
20
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
21
Continue on MN 7
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto I 494
9.6 mi
·
12 min
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I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Montevideo, MN, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montevideo, 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 Montevideo, MN
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montevideo, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MN 7 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63 mi from Montevideo, MN · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63 miles from Montevideo, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MN 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
Arriving in Maple Grove, MN
The final approach into Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove, 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
$18.74 one way
$37.47 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.46 | $44.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Maple Grove, MN
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Wednesday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NNE 5 to 10 mph
59% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:39PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:39PM CDT until April 13 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
45°F
Albertville, MN
63 mi in
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
3 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
2h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Montevideo, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 7, highway 7 West, 195th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63 miles from Montevideo, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.74 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.7 miles (MN 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 114.5 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Montevideo, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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