Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champlin, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Champlin and Brooklyn Park, this 8.4-mile trip is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 13 minutes, making it a perfect one-day commute. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly outing within the Midwest. The route relies primarily on US 169, Brooklyn Boulevard, and Bottineau Boulevard to get you to your destination without any necessary stops. Given the short distance, there is no need to consider an overnight split, as the drive is simple enough to handle in a single, rapid session. Whether you are running errands or heading to work, this highway-focused drive offers a predictable experience that saves you time and money.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dayton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Champlin, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
Start on Richardson Avenue East
Turn right onto CR 12
Turn right onto US 169
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CR 81
Turn left onto CR 130
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 12 / Dayton Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Champlin on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a practical, highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed over scenery. Approximately 61% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the 8.4-mile trek. You will encounter your longest stretch of open road early on, covering 5.1 miles directly on US 169. As you transition from the highway to local segments like Brooklyn Boulevard and Bottineau Boulevard, the character of the road shifts from a fast-moving transit lane to a more standard thoroughfare. This combination keeps the drive feeling functional and direct, ensuring you reach Brooklyn Park with minimal complexity behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 12 / Dayton Road.
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 8.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
63 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
54 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Champlin, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs point toward Cr 81 and 85Th Avenue North.
Cr 81
85Th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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