Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Olivia, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
101 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
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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Olivia, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Olivia, MN covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 212, US 212, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on US Highway 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 212 | 43.9 mi | 55m |
| US 212 | 39.8 mi | 47m |
| US 169 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US Highway 212
— 43.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Olivia, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 62
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 West
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 212
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 212
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
36 mi
·
43 min
·
US 212
Use the slight left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 212
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 212
11
Continue on US 212
44 mi
·
55 min
·
US Highway 212
12
Arrive at destination
US 212
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olivia, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn Park, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn Park, MN
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 212 for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 212 West
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.99 one way
$31.99 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| premium | $4.85 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $22.26 | $44.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Olivia, MN
Morning in Olivia on Wednesday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 6m 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?
101 mi in 2h 6m, mostly highway — 43.9 mi of that is on US Highway 212.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.9 mi on US Highway 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 212 and US 212. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,089 ft
868 ft
Total Climb
307 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
1,089 ft
~93.8 mi in
Elevation Range
222 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Olivia, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Renville County Courthouse and Jail — courthouse in Olivia, United States of America
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 2h 6m. Total distance: 101 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on US Highway 212. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 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 Olivia, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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