Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Chanhassen, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Chanhassen, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Brooklyn Park to Chanhassen, this 24.4-mile trip is a straightforward, efficient journey within the Minnesota Midwest. Expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 169, US 212, and MN 5 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this drive is as economical as it is quick. Because the route is compact and well-connected, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. It is a practical connection between two distinct suburban areas, perfect for those who prefer a reliable commute over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| US 212 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| MN 5 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chanhassen Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Chanhassen, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zane Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 152
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 169 South
4
Merge onto US 169
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 62
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 West
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 212
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 212
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 5
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 5
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto MN 101
471 ft
·
15 sec
·
Chanhassen Road
11
Turn left onto West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West 78th Street
12
Arrive at destination
West 78th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 212 West
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MN 5
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Chanhassen, MN
Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
25 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
33m 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?
This 24.4-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of fast-paced transit, anchored by a significant 13.8-mile stretch on US 169. The road feels functional and direct, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding scenic detours. As you transition between US 169, US 212, and MN 5, the character of the road remains consistent, keeping you on high-capacity routes for the vast majority of the trip. Expect a steady, uninterrupted rhythm that gets you from point A to point B without the need for complex navigation through local side streets.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chanhassen, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chanhassen, 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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