Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Maple Grove, 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
12m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
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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Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove, this 9.8-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of Brooklyn Boulevard, US 169 South, and I-94 West to complete your journey. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion within the Minnesota Midwest. Since there are no required stops, you can easily manage this transit in a single, efficient push. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 169 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn Boulevard
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Maple Grove, 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
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 169
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 494 South
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Maple Grove, MN
Late night in Maple Grove on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
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
12m 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?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long, open stretches of asphalt. With 0% of the drive classified as highway, you will find yourself navigating local infrastructure for the entire 9.8-mile duration. Because the longest stretch on Brooklyn Boulevard is 0 miles, you should prepare for frequent adjustments and turns throughout the 13-minute transit. The road feel is distinctly urban and functional, lacking the monotony of a high-speed interstate grind. Behind the wheel, you will notice a consistent need for focus as you maneuver through these local roads to reach your destination in Maple Grove.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Brooklyn Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard.
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 8 decision points packed into just 7.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn Park, MN
Full guide →Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.
Arriving in Maple Grove, MN
Full guide →Founded 1858
Maple Grove is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of 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 12m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Brooklyn Boulevard. 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 Maple Grove, 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: near the start (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maple Grove, 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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