Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Night in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Waverly, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Waverly, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Waverly, MN is 41.4 miles and takes about 57 minutes via US 12, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is mostly on highways, so expect a fairly direct path. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy commute, offering a straightforward transition between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 19.7 mi | 26m |
| US 169 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Babcock Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 394 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Nelson Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 60th Street Southeast | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 19.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Waverly, 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
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
19
Turn right onto South 4th Street
337 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 4th Street
20
Turn right onto CR 9
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
CR 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 41.3 — 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.
5
41.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $5.04 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Waverly, MN
Night in Waverly on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
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
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
57m 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?
You'll be on highways for about 72% of this 41.4-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 19.7 miles, primarily on US 12. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Babcock Boulevard for the remainder of the drive. Expect a fairly consistent pace for most of the trip, with the highway sections offering a clear path before you hit local roads closer to Waverly.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
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 11 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Waverly, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Waverly Village Hall — municipal event hall in Waverly, Minnesota, United States, built by the Works Pr...
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 57m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 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 Waverly, 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 Waverly, 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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