Origin
Farming, MN
Late night in Farming on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farming, MN to Brooklyn Park, 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 40m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Farming to Brooklyn Park is 78.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via I 94 and County Road 23, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Minnesota, making it a straightforward hop within the Midwest. It's a relatively short drive, primarily on major highways, suitable for a single day. The journey offers a practical way to connect two points without extensive time commitment. Expect a functional, direct route for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Farming, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 47.9 mi | 51m |
| 4th Street Southeast | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| County Road 23 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| County Road 81 | 3 mi | 4m |
| MN 610 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Grant Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 47.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farming, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on County Highway 42
77 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Highway 42
2
Turn left onto CR 23
6.3 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 23
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 23
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street West
4
Turn right onto CR 9
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grant Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto MN 23
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
4th Street West
6
Continue on MN 23
14 mi
·
17 min
·
4th Street Southeast
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Interstate 94 East
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 94
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MN 610
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 610
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 2A-B
Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 81
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
13
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 40 minute duration, this is an ideal same-day trip. You could depart Farming any time of day and still arrive in Brooklyn Park with plenty of daylight remaining. With only 78.2 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops; your estimated $12 fuel cost suggests you can likely make it on a single tank. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion around the Twin Cities metro area as you approach Brooklyn Park.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.1 miles from Farming, MN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Farming, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farming, MN
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Farming, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 47.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Farming, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 72.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 23 / Main Street West
At end of road, turn left onto CR 23 / Main Street West
Navigation decision point
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Interstate 94 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Interstate 94 East
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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
8
72.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.64 one way
$23.28 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Annandale, MN
39 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
23 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 40m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey on faster roads like I 94. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 47.9 miles on I 94, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The initial and final segments involve local roads, including 4th Street Southeast and County Road 23, which will likely feel more like navigating through communities. The transition from open highway to more local thoroughfares marks the progression of the drive.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and 4th Street Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near CR 23 / Main Street West.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 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 6.3 miles (CR 23 / Main Street West): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Farming, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 South along the way.
Cr 81 South
72.2 mi in
|
~1h 30m
About the Cities
Arriving in Brooklyn Park, MN
Full guide →Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.
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 40m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.9 miles on I 94. 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 6.3 miles (CR 23 / Main Street West): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (I 94): 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 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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