Brooklyn Park, MN to Saint George, MN is 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m via US 212, State Highway 15, and US 169, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a fairly direct and efficient trip. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 212
39.8 mi
47m
State Highway 15
25.7 mi
32m
US 169
13.8 mi
17m
US Highway 212
12.8 mi
15m
Fort Road
5.8 mi
8m
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.3 mi
4m
Crosstown Highway
0.1 mi
<1m
Zane Avenue North
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 39.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Saint George, 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 WestUse 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 WestUse 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
13 mi·15 min·US Highway 212
12
Turn left onto MN 15
26 mi·32 min·State Highway 15
13
Turn right onto CR 5
5.8 mi·8 min·Fort Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 16
16 ft·0 sec·631st Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, you can comfortably start this trip anytime in the morning or early afternoon. There are no specific recommended stops for this route, so you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and plan your refueling accordingly before departing or when you see lower prices. The longest stretch on US 212 means you can cover a good portion of the miles without significant interruption, so a single fuel stop, if needed, should suffice.
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 50.7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 50.7 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 Saint George, 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 101.4 miles and 2h 8m.
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 212 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 95.6 — 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
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.
6
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|CR 5 / Fort Road
Turn right onto CR 5 / Fort Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.06 one way
$34.12 round trip
$4.27/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$18.37
$36.74
premium
$5.04
$20.10
$40.21
diesel
$5.64
$22.51
$45.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.65
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.87
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.20
$6.49
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.
Forecast as of May 15, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night
in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint George, MN
Late night
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 91% of the total distance on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 39.8 miles on US 212, offering a significant period of uninterrupted cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, so be prepared for a change in pace and potentially more local traffic.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.8 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and State Highway 15. You will hit about 12 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 Effort6/10
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 101.4 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.8 miles on US 212. 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 Saint George, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Saint George, MN before heading back.
