Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lauderdale, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN to Lauderdale, MN is 15.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 694 and I 35W, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a practical option for a quick hop between destinations. You'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, so plan accordingly for typical traffic patterns in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. This is a perfect route for a quick errand or to connect between different parts of the metro without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| I 35W | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| MN 280 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Hennepin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Lauderdale, MN.
Start on CR 14
Turn right onto CR 152
Turn left
Merge onto I 94; I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Take the exit
Merge onto I 35W
Take the exit
Continue on MN 280
Take the exit
Turn left onto CH 30
Take the ramp
Merge onto MN 280
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 280 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Larpenteur Avenue, Hennepin Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward MN 280 North
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lauderdale on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 74% of the journey taking place on interstates like I 694 and I 35W. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a continuous 6.2 miles on I 694, where you can maintain steady speeds. The majority of the drive will feel like a typical urban interstate experience, characterized by multiple lanes and efficient, though potentially busy, traffic flow. Brooklyn Boulevard also features prominently, offering a slightly different, though still direct, road environment before you rejoin the faster highway segments. Expect a smooth, direct transit without many winding or scenic deviations.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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