Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Stockholm, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Stockholm, MN
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Trip Overview
This 56.2-mile drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Stockholm, MN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey with minimal complexity. You'll spend about 62% of your time on highways, so expect a relatively efficient pace. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 24.5 mi | 32m |
| US 169 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Babcock Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| 60th Street Southwest | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 394 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road 3 Southwest | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 30 Southwest | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 24.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Stockholm, 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
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 394 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 394
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 12
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard
9
Continue on US 12
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
11
Continue on US 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
12
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
13
Continue on US 12
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 12
14
Turn slight right onto US 12; MN 25
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
15
Merge onto US 12; MN 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; MN 25
16
Continue on US 12; MN 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nelson Boulevard
17
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
18
Continue on US 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
19
Continue on US 12
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
20
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
21
Continue on US 12
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
60th Street Southwest
22
Continue on US 12
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 12
23
Turn left onto CR 31
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
60th Street Southwest
24
Turn left onto CR 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 3 Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto CR 30
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 30 Southwest
26
Arrive at destination
CR 30
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 52.4 — 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.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 394 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 394 West
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 394
Merge onto I 394
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest
Turn left onto CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Stockholm, MN
Afternoon in Stockholm on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Medina, MN
28 mi in
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
24 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
1h 23m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 1 hour and 23 minute journey, with 62% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 24.5 miles on US 12, which will likely be your longest uninterrupted section. The use of US 169 and Babcock Boulevard suggests a mix of main arteries and potentially some slightly more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes getting you there efficiently, rather than one focused on leisurely sightseeing.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 394): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on US 12. 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 Stockholm, 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 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 394): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stockholm, 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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