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Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Victoria, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Downtown Victoria, MN, MN

Victoria, MN

Franco Monsalvo

Trip Overview

This straightforward 29-mile drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Victoria, MN should take you about 41 minutes to complete, making it an ideal one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it’s an economical option for a quick getaway. The majority of your journey, about 70% of it, will be on highways, primarily US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7, with a portion on Brooklyn Boulevard. This route focuses on efficient travel through the Midwest, connecting two points within Minnesota. Plan for a quick and easy transit, as there are no recommended stops along the way.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 10.7 mi 13m
Minnesota State Highway 7 9.5 mi 13m
Brooklyn Boulevard 2.3 mi 4m
Arboretum Boulevard 2.2 mi 3m
Hazeltine Boulevard 2.2 mi 3m
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Victoria Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Zane Avenue North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 10.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Victoria, 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

11 mi · 13 min · US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward MN 7 Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto MN 7

9.5 mi · 13 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto MN 41

2.2 mi · 3 min · Hazeltine Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto MN 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on MN 5

2.2 mi · 3 min · Arboretum Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 11

79 ft · 1 sec · Victoria Drive
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

CR 11

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 28.9 — 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
13.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward MN 7

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MN 7
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | MN 5 / Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

Turn right onto MN 5 / Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
28.9 mi into trip | ~41m in | CR 11 / Victoria Drive

Turn left onto CR 11 / Victoria Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.32 one way

$8.63 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $4.65 $9.30
premium $4.53 $5.17 $10.35
diesel $5.61 $6.40 $12.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn Park, MN

Late night in Brooklyn Park on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 4:14AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Victoria, MN

Late night in Victoria on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

7 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

41m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part on this route. Approximately 70% of the 29 miles will be on major roadways like US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.7 miles on US 169, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route begins on Brooklyn Boulevard, providing a familiar urban start before merging onto faster-paced roads. The transition is smooth, designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration.

70% 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: 10.7 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

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 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,012 ft 868 ft

Total Climb

314 ft

Total Descent

193 ft

Highest Point

1,012 ft

~16.5 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 169. 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 Victoria, 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 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: 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 Victoria, 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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