Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Oak Park Heights, 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
40m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Oak Park Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is 29.9 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 694 and MN 36, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly on the interstate, making it a quick and convenient option for local travel or connecting to other longer routes. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day trip with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| MN 36 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Penrose Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 59th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Osgood Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Oak Park Heights, 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 left at fork onto I 694
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 52B
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MN 36
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CH 24
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Osgood Avenue North
11
Turn left onto CH 26
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
59th Street North
12
Continue on CH 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
13
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Penrose Avenue North
14
Turn left onto 57th Street North
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
57th Street North
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52B
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.45 one way
$8.90 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oak Park Heights, MN
Late night in Oak Park Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 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
40m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the 29.9 miles on major roads like I 694 and MN 36. You'll encounter an 18.2-mile stretch on I 694, which means you can expect consistent cruising speeds for a significant portion of the trip. The remaining miles will be on surface streets such as Brooklyn Boulevard as you approach your destination.
88% 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: 18.2 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and MN 36. 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
10/10
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 13 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 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): 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 40m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 694. 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 Oak Park Heights, 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): 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 Oak Park Heights, 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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