Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Jordan, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Jordan, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Brooklyn Park to Jordan, you are looking at a manageable 41.1-mile journey. Expect to spend about 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Brooklyn Boulevard, US 169 South, and MN 41 to navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short distance, keeping your travel costs low. Because the trip is relatively brief, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without worrying about a grueling return trek. This is a straightforward local connection that serves as a practical link between these two Minnesota communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 34.3 mi | 41m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 147th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Red Rock Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 34.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Jordan, 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 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
226 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Use 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
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 169
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MN 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street North
15
Turn right
219 ft
·
16 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 40.2 — 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.
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
4
33.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Louisville Road
Turn right onto Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.23 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Jordan, MN
Late night in Jordan on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating a mix of roads, as this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane monotony. Instead, the character of the drive shifts as you transition from Brooklyn Boulevard onto US 169 South and eventually MN 41. The path requires your full attention due to the frequent turns inherent in this local layout. Because there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, you should anticipate a more active driving experience where the road conditions change frequently as you make your way south.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. 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 12 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn Park, MN
Full guide →Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.3 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 Jordan, 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 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jordan, 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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