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Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

28.9 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Downtown Inver Grove Heights, MN, MN

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Brooklyn Park, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN is 28.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 694, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive that's mostly on major highways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. It's a short enough distance that you can easily plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed when you need to make this specific connection.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 694 11.7 mi 12m
Lafayette Freeway 7.1 mi 9m
Voyageur Highway 5.5 mi 6m
Brooklyn Boulevard 1.8 mi 4m
70th Street East 0.9 mi 1m
US 10 0.6 mi <1m
I 94 0.5 mi <1m
US 52 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 694 — 11.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Inver Grove Heights, MN.

1

Start on CR 14

34 ft · 5 sec · Zane Avenue North
2

Turn right onto CR 152

1.8 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 94; I 694

0.5 mi · 35 sec · I 94; I 694
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

12 mi · 12 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

5.5 mi · 6 min · Voyageur Highway
Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.6 mi · 36 sec · US 10
Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 52
Exit 242D Toward US 52 Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto US 52

7.1 mi · 9 min · Lafayette Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward CR 26: 70th Street East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto CH 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · 70th Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

CH 26

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 94 East, I 694 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
6
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 694

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
14.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 10 / Voyageur Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
19.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
7
20.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 52

Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 242D Toward US 52

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.30 one way

$8.60 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $4.63 $9.27
premium $4.53 $5.16 $10.31
diesel $5.61 $6.38 $12.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn Park, MN

Late night in Brooklyn Park on Sunday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Late night in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

2 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

37m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive has a 69% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 37-minute journey on high-speed roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.7 miles on I 694, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. You'll primarily navigate via I 694, Lafayette Freeway, and Voyageur Highway. The character of the drive is predominantly that of efficient, multi-lane travel, designed for quick transit rather than leisurely sightseeing. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type.

69% 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: 11.7 mi on I 694.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and Lafayette Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 694. 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 Inver Grove Heights, 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Inver Grove Heights, 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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