Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Newport, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Newport, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Newport, MN is 29.4 miles and takes about 39m via I 694, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief length and mostly highway profile, it's an easy segment for a day trip or a quick commute. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, making it a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| US 10 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Glen Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,388 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~267 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Newport, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
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 10; US 61
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 10; US 61
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 129
Toward Glen Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Glen Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto CH 38
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Glen Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
21 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 28.6 — 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
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...
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 10; US 61
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Glen Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Glen Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.95 one way
$9.89 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| premium | $5.04 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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.
Destination
Newport, MN
Late night in Newport on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 route is 70% highway, meaning you'll encounter significant freeway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 11.7 miles on I 694. After leaving the freeway system, the remaining portion will transition to surface roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical for interstate travel in this region.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and US 10. 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
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
960 ft
724 ft
Total Climb
222 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
960 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
236 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Newport, MN
Full guide →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 39m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Newport, 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 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (US 10): 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 Newport, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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