Origin
Albany, MN
Morning in Albany on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 75-mile drive from Albany to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is a perfect day trip, clocking in at about 1 hour and 25 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a convenient commute. Since it's a relatively short trip with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. This route stays entirely within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, offering a familiar feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 65.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| County Road 81 | 3 mi | 4m |
| MN 610 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on MN 238
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto MN 238
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
8th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 94
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto MN 610
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 610
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 2A-B
Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 81
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
9
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Albany, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 69 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 238 / 8th Street
Turn left onto MN 238 / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
MN 610
Take the exit onto MN 610 toward MN 610 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
8
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A-B
Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Clearwater, MN
38 mi in
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
19 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
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 91% of this 75-mile journey. The primary roads include I-94, County Road 81, and MN-610, emphasizing speed and efficiency. You'll encounter one substantial stretch of 65.6 miles on I-94, allowing for a consistent pace without frequent interruptions. While largely interstate, there's a transition as you approach Brooklyn Park, moving from the main highway onto county and state roads. This shift offers a change of scenery as you near your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.6 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 238 / 8th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 238 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 South along the way.
Cr 81 South
69 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 238 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn Park, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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