Origin
Sleepy Eye, MN
Late night in Sleepy Eye on Wednesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sleepy Eye, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Eye, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Maple Grove, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Sleepy Eye, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 212, US Highway 14, I 494 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on US 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.36 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 109.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 212 and US Highway 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.7 miles on US 212.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and US Highway 14. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 13.7 miles (US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (US 212): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street
Turn left onto US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 212
Keep slight right at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
94.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 494 North
6
94.7 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
7
109 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 50.7 mi | 1h |
| US Highway 14 | 40.7 mi | 52m |
| I 494 | 14 mi | 17m |
| North Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Highway 14 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 20th North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 50.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Eye, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on US 14; MN 68
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 14; MN 68
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
US Highway 14
4
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 14 West
6
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Highway 14 West
7
Continue on US 14; MN 68
336 ft
·
8 sec
·
Black and Yellow Trail
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
20th North Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 14; MN 68
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US14; MN 15
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
7th North Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 14; MN 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US Highway 14
12
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 15
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
US Highway 14
13
Continue on US 14; MN 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 212
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 212
15
Enter roundabout onto US 212
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 212
16
Continue on US 212
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 212
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 212
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 212
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
439 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 494 North
20
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 54.9 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Sleepy Eye, 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 Sleepy Eye, MN
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 212 for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Sleepy Eye, MN · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 54.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$16.36 one way
$32.71 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $17.62 | $35.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Late night in Maple Grove on Wednesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Albertville, MN
55 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
34 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
2h 20m 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 Sleepy Eye, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 212, US Highway 14, I 494. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.36 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 13.7 miles (US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (US 212): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sleepy Eye, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Maple Grove, MN
More from Sleepy Eye, MN
More trips to Maple Grove, MN
Explore more options from Sleepy Eye, MN or browse trips ending in Maple Grove, MN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MN road trips.
Explore maps for Sleepy Eye, MN or Maple Grove, MN on MapSof.net.