Traveling from Brooklyn Park to Fulda covers 175.3 miles across the Minnesota landscape. You should plan for about 3 hours and 39 minutes of time behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day trip. Your path involves navigating Brooklyn Boulevard, US 169 South, and MN 41. Budgeting approximately $25 for fuel is a safe estimate for the journey. Since the entire route stays within the Midwest, the transition from the metro area toward the southwestern part of the state feels like a steady movement through familiar territory. Because of the relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging, giving you plenty of flexibility to complete the trip at your own pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m 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
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.3 mi
4m
Louisville Road
2 mi
3m
6th Street
0.7 mi
1m
2nd Avenue North
0.4 mi
1m
East Front Street
0.4 mi
<1m
147th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
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 Fulda, MN.
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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
Continue on CR 2
0.4 mi·57 sec·East Front Street
21
Turn right onto CR 39
299 ft·8 sec·North St Paul Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
CR 39
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour and 39-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion near your starting point. You only need to plan for one stop, which gives you the freedom to choose your own timing for a break. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind, but ensure you fill up before heading into the more rural segments of the route. Because this trip is entirely local-road focused, pay close attention to changing speed limits and intersection turns as you move between towns. Staying alert is key, as the lack of highway miles means you will be dealing with frequent navigation adjustments along the way.
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 87.7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 1h 51m 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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fulda, 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 175.3 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 35.9 — 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
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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
4
33.2 mi into trip|~42m in|Louisville Road
Turn right onto Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.09 one way
$52.18 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$28.11
$56.22
premium
$4.53
$31.28
$62.56
diesel
$5.61
$38.70
$77.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.41
Efficient EV
43.8
0
$15.34
$7.01
EV Truck/SUV
70.1
0
$24.54
$11.22
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Night
in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fulda, MN
Night
in Fulda on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1 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
3h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features 0% highway share, your focus will remain on navigating local roads and secondary routes throughout the entire 175.3-mile trip. The character of the road requires constant attention, as you will frequently transition between different segments instead of settling into a high-speed highway rhythm. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. The constant adjustments keep the drive dynamic as you maneuver toward your destination in Fulda.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 12 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 175.3 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 175.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). 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 Fulda, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fulda, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
