Origin
Edina, MN
Late night in Edina on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edina, MN to Brooklyn Center, 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
19m
Distance
14 mi
22 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edina, MN
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Brooklyn Center, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Edina to Brooklyn Center is 14 miles and takes about 19 minutes via MN 100 and Brooklyn Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its brief duration, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transit or a segment of a longer regional exploration. You'll find it’s a simple, direct connection with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and Brooklyn Center, MN.
1
Start on MN 100
12 mi
·
14 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CR 152 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto CR 152
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
8
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 152 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CR 152 West
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn straight onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.17 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Center, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Center on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
16 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
19m 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 route is primarily highway, with 85% of the drive on main roads like MN 100 and Brooklyn Boulevard. You'll experience about 11.8 miles on MN 100 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and frequent exits, typical for a route of this nature within a metropolitan area.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on MN 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and Brooklyn Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
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 19m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Edina, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 152 West along the way.
Cr 152 West
12 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on MN 100. 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 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn Center, 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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