Origin
Brunswick, MN
Late night in Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This straightforward 64.1-mile drive from Brunswick to Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a quick, one-day trip that will take you about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Primarily utilizing MN 65 and US 10, with a final stretch on Washington Avenue South, this route is almost entirely highway, making it an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this route is easily manageable in a single stretch, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Expect a focused drive with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 65 | 47.1 mi | 57m |
| US 10 | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Legend Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 70 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 65
— 47.1 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on MN 70
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 70
2
Turn left onto CR 46
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Legend Street
3
Turn left onto MN 65
35 mi
·
41 min
·
MN 65
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 10
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17C
Toward Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 152
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Brunswick, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 36.2 and 63.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
5
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Washington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17C
Toward Washington Avenue
6
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
CR 152 / Washington Avenue South
Turn right onto CR 152 / Washington Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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 21m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the 64.1 miles on faster roads. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of the journey, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 47.1 miles on MN 65. The route maintains a steady character, so you can anticipate predictable travel times. While not known for its winding scenic turns, the efficiency of the highway network ensures a direct path to your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.1 mi on MN 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 65 and US 10. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.2 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 64.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 36.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Minneapolis, MN
Full guide →Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.
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 21m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.1 miles on MN 65. 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 36.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (US 10): 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 Minneapolis, 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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