Trip from Park Rapids, MN to Maple Grove, MN

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

175.6 mi

283 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 42m

3 PM

3h 45m

5 PM

3h 59m

8 PM

3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Maple Grove, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Traveling from Park Rapids to Maple Grove covers 175.6 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of about $25 to complete the journey comfortably. You will primarily navigate via West Mason Avenue, Park Avenue South, and US 10. Since both cities are located within the Minnesota Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This itinerary works best as a direct trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the fatigue of a multi-day haul.

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

87.8 miles from Park Rapids, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. With only 28% of the route on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local stretches rather than cruising on open interstates. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 78.4-mile stretch on West Mason Avenue, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you move away from Park Rapids, the road's personality shifts from technical local navigation to the more predictable rhythm of US 10. Stay alert for the frequent turns that define this route’s unique, hands-on driving experience.

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.

West Mason Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 71 / Park Avenue South.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 71 / Park Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 152 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 71 / Park Avenue South

Turn right onto US 71 / Park Avenue South

Navigation decision point

152 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

173.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 494 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward I 494 South

174.8 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | CR 10 / Bass Lake Road

Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Mason Avenue	78.4 mi	1h 29m
Park Avenue South	34.8 mi	50m
US 10	26.1 mi	30m
I 94	21.1 mi	22m
Ash Avenue Northeast	6.2 mi	7m
165th Avenue Southeast	1.8 mi	2m
Broadway Street East	1.5 mi	2m
Park Boulevard Southeast	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: West Mason Avenue — 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Rapids, MN and Maple Grove, MN.

Start on MN 34

42 ft · 4 sec · 1st Street West

Turn right onto US 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue South

Enter roundabout onto US 71

124 ft · 2 sec · Park Avenue South

Continue on US 71

34 mi · 48 min · Park Avenue South

Turn left onto US 10

6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

Continue on US 10

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Mason Avenue

Use the none / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 94

21 mi · 22 min · I 94

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 494

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 494

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 26 Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CR 10

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Bass Lake Road

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 10

Trip Plan

To keep your trip efficient, plan for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the 175.6-mile trek. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to avoid potential traffic build-up as you approach the Maple Grove area. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel. Keep a close watch on your navigation when exiting West Mason Avenue, as the transition to secondary roads can be frequent. Having your $25 fuel budget ready before you hit the road ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station in a hurry.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 87.8 miles from Park Rapids, MN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.8 miles or 1h 51m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Park Rapids, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Park Rapids, MN

This is one driving day of about 175.6 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park Rapids, 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 West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.8 mi from Park Rapids, MN · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

88 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

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Park Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Mason Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 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

$25.12 one way

$50.23 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$27.11	$54.21
premium	$4.39	$30.36	$60.73
diesel	$5.64	$39.01	$78.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.7	$18.44	$8.43
Efficient EV	43.9	$15.36	$7.02
EV Truck/SUV	70.2	$24.58	$11.24

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Park Rapids, MN

Afternoon in Park Rapids on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Grove, MN

Afternoon in Maple Grove on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

37°F

Avon, MN

88 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

3h 35m 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 Park Rapids, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Mason Avenue, Park Avenue South, US 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.8 miles from Park Rapids, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Park Rapids, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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