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Trip from Kingston, 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

1h 16m

Distance

57.2 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kingston, MN, MN

Kingston, MN

Tom Fisk

suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 56.1-mile drive from Kingston to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no interstate driving involved, offering a more connected feel to the surrounding Midwest landscape. Budget around $8 for fuel, as this route is designed for a single day of travel. The overall experience is a practical, turn-heavy journey through Minnesota, ideal for those who prefer a direct approach without extensive highway time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road 37 Northwest 20.8 mi 28m
I 94 18.3 mi 19m
State Highway 25 3.5 mi 5m
County Road 27 3.2 mi 4m
County Road 81 3 mi 4m
MN 610 2.6 mi 2m
Brooklyn Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Bottineau Boulevard 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: County Road 37 Northwest — 20.8 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

1

Start on 722nd Avenue

95 ft · 4 sec · 722nd Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 27

3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 27
3

Continue on CR 37

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 37 Northwest
4

Turn left onto County Highway 2

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Highway 2
5

Continue on CR 37

11 mi · 15 min · County Road 37 Northwest
6

Turn right onto MN 55

1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 55
7

Turn left onto CR 8

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Oak Avenue North
8

Turn right onto CR 37

8.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 37 Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto MN 25

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
11

Merge onto I 94

18 mi · 19 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

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.
14

Continue on CR 81

2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 81
Use the left lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81

0.6 mi · 59 sec · County Road 81
16

Continue on CR 81

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto CR 130

1.4 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

CR 14

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Monticello, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monticello, MN

29 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.

Popular next leg

Monticello, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

27.6 mi · 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Maple Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Kingston, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.6 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest

Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
26.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | MN 25 / State Highway 25

Turn left onto MN 25 / State Highway 25

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
30.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
48.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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

$8.51 one way

$17.02 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $9.17 $18.34
premium $4.53 $10.21 $20.41
diesel $5.61 $12.63 $25.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
EV Truck/SUV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Kingston, MN

Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday

Local time

1:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Sunday

Local time

1:59 PM

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

18 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

1h 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 56.1-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be consistently on county and state roads like County Road 27, County Road 37 Northwest, and Highway 2. This means a more engaged driving experience, with frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you traverse the local network. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' without specific data, the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes rather than long, straightaways.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on County Road 37 Northwest.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in near CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 57.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 17.6 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 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.

On the drive from Kingston, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 South along the way.

Cr 81 South

51.3 mi in | ~1h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on County Road 37 Northwest. 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 17.6 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 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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