Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Night in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wheatland, 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
1h 15m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Wheatland, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Wheatland, MN is 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m via US 169 and State Highway 19, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Minnesota. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll find the drive offers a mix of environments, making it a simple yet practical option for getting between these locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| Panama Avenue | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 19 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Eagle Creek Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Herrgott Memorial Drive | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| 70th Street West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Kent Avenue | 1.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 21.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Wheatland, 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
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 115
Toward CR 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 21
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Herrgott Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 21
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue
8
Turn right onto Duluth Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Duluth Avenue Southeast
9
Turn right onto MN 13
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on MN 13
491 ft
·
14 sec
·
Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Turn left onto CR 23
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Panama Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 19
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 19
13
Continue on MN 19
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 19
14
Turn right onto CR 2
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
70th Street West
15
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kent Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto Union Lake Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Lake Trail
17
Arrive at destination
Union Lake Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 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 46.8 — 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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CR 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward CR 21
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Turn right onto MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
42.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
MN 19 / State Highway 19
Enter roundabout onto MN 19 / State Highway 19
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 2 / 70th Street West
Turn right onto CR 2 / 70th Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.29 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| premium | $5.04 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wheatland, MN
Night in Wheatland on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 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 15m 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?
About half of this 51.4-mile drive is on highways, with the other half on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 21.7 miles on US 169. You'll notice the transition from more developed exits on US 169 to more open cruising as you move onto Panama Avenue and State Highway 19. This change in road type is a key part of the driving experience.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,073 ft
760 ft
Total Climb
411 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
1,073 ft
~47.7 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wheatland, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 21 along the way.
Cr 21
24.3 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wheatland, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Wheatland, MN
Explore more options from Brooklyn Park, MN or browse trips ending in Wheatland, MN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MN road trips.