Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Brooklyn Center, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN is 20.4 miles and takes about 28m via I 94, I 35W, and MN 65, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. It's a straightforward drive that bypasses some of the city's core, making it a convenient option for quick transit. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion or a simple commute.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| I 35W | 9 mi | 12m |
| MN 65 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,742 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~332 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 40 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Brooklyn Center, MN.
Start on West 90th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65
Take the exit
Merge onto I 94; MN 55
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto CR 152
Continue on CR 152
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65 toward I 94 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.85 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn Center on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily highway, with 94% of the 20.4 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.9 miles on I 94. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the urban freeway system. The bulk of your travel will be on I 94 and I 35W before transitioning to MN 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
117 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
857 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
43 ft
Founded 1843
Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP IATA) and home to the Mall of America, the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population of 89,000 people (as of 2021). Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is served by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494.
Top landmarks
Founded 1852
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Bloomington, MN or browse trips ending in Brooklyn Center, MN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MN road trips.
