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Trip from Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

59.5 mi

96 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 59.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Interstate 94 East, I 494 South, CR 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate 94 East 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 Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 55m 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 Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Interstate 94 East
I 494 South
CR 10
Bass Lake Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Interstate 94 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Broadway Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
2

At the end of the road, turn left

3.2 mi · 3 min
3

Take the exit right toward Interstate 94 East

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Interstate 94 East
4

Merge slight left

52 mi · 56 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 494 South
6

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · CR 10: Bass Lake Road
8

Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road
9

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.7 mi from Rockville, MN · 27m into the drive

Downtown Monticello, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monticello, MN

30 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

Saint Cloud, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monticello, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Rockville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maple Grove, MN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Maple Grove, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.85 one way

$17.71 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $9.54 $19.08
premium $4.53 $10.62 $21.23
diesel $5.61 $13.14 $26.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.8 0 $6.25 $2.86
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38
EV Truck/SUV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 16, 2026

Origin

Rockville, MN

Night in Rockville on Friday

Local time

9:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Grove, MN

Night in Maple Grove on Friday

Local time

9:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m 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 Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 59.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Interstate 94 East, I 494 South, CR 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Rockville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.85 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 Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 55m 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 Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Rockville, MN to Maple Grove, 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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