Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Linwood, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Linwood, MN covers 29.9 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue Northeast, Viking Boulevard Northeast, MN-610 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Viking Boulevard Northeast | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| MN-610 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Zane Avenue North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 10 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| North Linwood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Regulus Street Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 213th Lane Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Linwood, MN.
Start on CR 14
Take the ramp
Merge onto MN 610
Merge onto US 10
Take the exit
Turn left onto MN 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 22
Turn right onto North Linwood Drive
Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast
Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward MN 610 East
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| premium | $4.85 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Linwood on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
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.
29.9 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
917 ft
~27.8 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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