Origin
Chanhassen, MN
Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chanhassen, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Chanhassen to Brooklyn Park, you are looking at a quick 24.4-mile journey across the Minnesota landscape. Expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route is straightforward, primarily involving West 78th Street, US 169, and Brooklyn Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, it is an economical commute within the Midwest region. Because the entire drive is localized within Minnesota, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. This is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 14 mi | 17m |
| West 78th Street | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chanhassen Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 14 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 78th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto MN 101
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Chanhassen Road
3
Turn left onto MN 5
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
4
Continue on MN 5
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 62
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Take the exit
255 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
9
Merge onto US 169
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Bo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
25 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
33m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a significant highway portion. You will spend roughly 57% of your time on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 169, which spans 14 miles of the journey. As you transition from the local streets of Chanhassen onto the larger highway system, the road feel shifts from suburban navigation to a more direct, flowing drive. Once you reach the later stages of the route, you will exit back onto local roads like Brooklyn Boulevard to complete your arrival.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 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 Brooklyn Park, 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 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn Park, 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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