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Trip from Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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 Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Park Boulevard Southeast, County Road 11, Highway 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Boulevard Southeast 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 Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 46m 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 Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Park Boulevard Southeast
County Road 11
Highway 25
Pine Street
Broadway Street East
Fenning Avenue
I 494 South
CR 10

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Park Boulevard Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 165th Avenue

14 mi · 20 min · 165th Avenue
2

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
3

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 58 sec · County Road 11
4

Turn right onto State Highway 25

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Highway 25
5

Continue on Pine Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Pine Street
6

Turn left onto Broadway Street East

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
7

Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
8

Take the ramp left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
9

Merge slight left

21 mi · 22 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 494 South
11

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
12

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

0.3 mi · 41 sec · CR 10: Bass Lake Road
13

Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from Santiago, MN · 23m into the drive

city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Big Lake, MN

22 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

Becker, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Santiago, 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

$6.47 one way

$12.95 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $6.98 $13.95
premium $4.53 $7.76 $15.52
diesel $5.61 $9.60 $19.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Santiago, MN

Evening in Santiago on Thursday

Local time

5:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Grove, MN

Evening in Maple Grove on Thursday

Local time

5:43 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

4 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

46m 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 Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Boulevard Southeast, County Road 11, Highway 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Santiago, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 46m 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 Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Santiago, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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