Brooklyn Park, MN to Edgerton, MN is 215.4 miles and takes about 4h 42m via US 169, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, taking you through the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stop. You'll cover a significant distance on a major highway, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
144.6 mi
2h 53m
State Highway 62
23.2 mi
30m
US Highway 59
12.9 mi
16m
State Highway 30
9 mi
11m
State Highway 91
8.1 mi
10m
16th Street
5.1 mi
12m
21st Street
4 mi
9m
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 144.6 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Edgerton, 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
30 mi·36 min·US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 106Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
226 ft·7 sec
Toward CR 78: Chestnut BoulevardUse the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 78
0.2 mi·25 sec·County Road 78
8
Turn right onto Louisville Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Louisville Road
9
Turn right onto 147th Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·147th Street
10
Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
0.3 mi·34 sec·Red Rock Drive
11
Take the ramp
261 ft·7 sec
Toward US 169 South
12
Merge onto US 169
11 mi·12 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 169
3.8 mi·4 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 169
24 mi·29 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 169; MN 99
14 mi·18 min·US 169; MN 99
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 169; MN 60
62 mi·1 hr 12 min·US 169; MN 60
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 71; MN 60
0.4 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue North
18
Turn right onto MN 62
0.7 mi·1 min·6th Street
19
Continue on MN 62
23 mi·30 min·State Highway 62
20
Turn right onto US 59
13 mi·16 min·US Highway 59
21
Turn left onto MN 30
0.8 mi·1 min·20th Street
22
Continue on MN 30
9.0 mi·11 min·State Highway 30
23
Turn left onto MN 91
8.1 mi·10 min·State Highway 91
24
Turn right onto CR 1
4.0 mi·9 min·21st Street
25
Continue on CR 1
0.5 mi·1 min·20th Avenue
26
Turn right onto CR 1
5.1 mi·12 min·16th Street
27
Continue on CR 1
0.1 mi·25 sec·Mill Street
28
Turn right onto CR 47
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
CR 47
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 42m estimated drive time, leaving Brooklyn Park in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with when and where you choose to take a break. The majority of this trip is on US 169, so keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 144.6-mile stretch. Planning a quick stop around the halfway point could be beneficial for stretching your legs. This is a manageable drive for a single day, so you can depart at your convenience.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgerton, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn Park, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brooklyn Park, MN
This is one driving day of about 215.4 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 169 for about 144.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 215.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
8
32.6 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut 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 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
8
32.9 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
5
35.9 mi into trip|~47m in|US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
215.2 mi into trip|~4h 42m in|CR 47 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 47 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.10 one way
$72.20 round trip
$4.26/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.53
$38.45
$76.90
premium
$5.15
$43.65
$87.30
diesel
$6.18
$52.40
$104.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.6
0
$22.62
$10.34
Efficient EV
53.9
0
$18.85
$8.62
EV Truck/SUV
86.2
1
$30.16
$13.79
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night
in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Edgerton, MN
Late night
in Edgerton on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
7 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pipestone National Monument
National Monument
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many p...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 215.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 92% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 144.6 miles on US 169. You'll encounter a transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a good amount of highway mileage before the final leg.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.6 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and State Highway 62. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 215.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.6 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Edgerton, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pipestone National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgerton, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
