Cormorant, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 200.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m via I 94 and US 59, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Minnesota, moving you from the Midwest's more rural areas into the urban periphery. With over 80% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward trip. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground with minimal fuss, making it a solid choice for a quick commute or a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.4 miles from Cormorant, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
110.6 mi
1h 58m
US 59
51.6 mi
55m
South Broadway
13.7 mi
15m
East Lake Lizzie Road
4.7 mi
5m
County Road 81
3 mi
4m
West Prairie Avenue
2.7 mi
3m
MN 610
2.6 mi
2m
South Shore Drive
2.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 110.6 mi, about 1h 58m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,901 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,756
Quietest
2 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cormorant, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
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Start on CR 5
0.9 mi·2 min·County Highway 5
2
Continue on CH 9
0.6 mi·1 min·County Highway 9
3
Turn right onto CH 9
1.7 mi·4 min·County Road 9
4
Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·South Pelican Drive
5
Continue on South Pelican Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·South Pelican Drive
6
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
2.5 mi·6 min·South Shore Drive
7
Continue on 215th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·215th Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 59
4.7 mi·5 min·East Lake Lizzie Road
9
Continue on US 59
1.2 mi·1 min·North Broadway
10
Continue on US 59
14 mi·15 min·South Broadway
11
Continue on US 59
2.7 mi·3 min·West Prairie Avenue
12
Take the exit onto US 59
52 mi·55 min·US 59
13
Continue on I 94; MN 27
111 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 94; MN 27
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto MN 610
2.6 mi·2 min·MN 610
Exit 212Toward MN 610 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 2A-BToward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi·3 min·County Road 81
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi·59 sec·County Road 81
18
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi·1 min·Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi·2 min·Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 51m estimated drive time, leaving Cormorant in the morning allows ample time to reach Brooklyn Park before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, you can be quite flexible with your schedule. Pay attention to exits as you get closer to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, as traffic can increase. The long highway stretches mean you can cover significant distance quickly, so consider stopping a bit earlier than planned if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.4 miles from Cormorant, MN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cormorant, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cormorant, MN
This is one driving day of about 200.8 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Cormorant, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 110.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 199.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.7 mi into trip|~25m in|US 59 / South Broadway
Enter roundabout onto US 59 / South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
192.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|MN 610
Take the exit onto MN 610 toward MN 610 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
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194.9 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek 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.
Exit 2A-B
Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
4
197.6 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|CR 81 / County Road 81
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81 / County Road 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
199.4 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.91 one way
$67.83 round trip
$4.29/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.77
$37.70
$75.40
premium
$5.31
$41.95
$83.89
diesel
$6.18
$48.89
$97.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.2
0
$21.08
$9.64
Efficient EV
50.2
0
$17.57
$8.03
EV Truck/SUV
80.3
1
$28.11
$12.85
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Cormorant, MN
Morning
in Cormorant on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
SSW 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:54AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Destination
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning
in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
SSW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:54AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
57°F
Avon, MN
100 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 83% of your 200.8 miles on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 110.6 miles on I 94. The transition from highway cruising to surface streets will likely occur as you approach your destination in Brooklyn Park. Expect a significant number of exits as you near the Twin Cities metro area.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.6 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 59. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near US 59 / South Broadway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 200.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 13.7 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 192.3 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 200.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 192.3 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Brooklyn Park, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
