Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Rockford, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN to Rockford, MN is 25.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes via MN 55, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. It's a quick trip that doesn't require much planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or a simple commute. You'll be on main roads for the entire duration, so expect consistent traffic and access to services.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 55 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| I 494 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Rockford Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 169 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Rockford, MN.
Start on CR 14
Turn left onto CR 152
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 169
Take the exit
Merge onto I 94; I 694
Take the exit
Continue on I 494
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto CR 9
Turn right onto MN 55
Turn right onto CR 20
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 9: Rockford Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 9: Rockford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.85 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Rockford on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
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.
This route features a 76% highway share, meaning most of your driving will be on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.3 miles on MN 55. The transition from highway to surface roads will be gradual, with Brooklyn Boulevard serving as a primary surface road connector. Expect a relatively high number of exits and intersections as you navigate through suburban and then more rural-adjacent areas.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 55 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
282 ft
Total Descent
237 ft
Highest Point
1,057 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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