Origin
Lake Elmo, MN
Late night in Lake Elmo on Tuesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Elmo, 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
38m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Elmo, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Lake Elmo, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 27.4 miles and takes about 38m via I 694, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Minnesota, connecting two Midwest communities. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick transfer or a short excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient option for getting between these Twin Cities suburbs. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| Stillwater Boulevard North | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 34th Street North | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lake Elmo Avenue North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 20.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Elmo, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CH 17
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Elmo Avenue North
2
At end of road, turn left onto CH 14; CH 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Stillwater Boulevard North
3
Enter roundabout onto CH 14
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
34th Street North
4
Continue on CH 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
34th Street North
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 694 North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 694
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 694
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 152
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CH 14; CH 17 / Stillwater Boulevard North
At end of road, turn left onto CH 14; CH 17 / Stillwater Boulevard North
Navigation decision point
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 694 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 694 North
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 27.4 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 20.7 miles on I 694, where you can maintain highway speeds. The remaining portion will transition to surface roads like Stillwater Boulevard North and Brooklyn Boulevard, likely featuring more frequent intersections and slower traffic. Expect to navigate urban merging as you approach Brooklyn Park.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and Stillwater Boulevard North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CH 14; CH 17 / Stillwater Boulevard North.
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 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CH 14; CH 17 / Stillwater Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 38m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on I 694. 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 0.4 miles (CH 14; CH 17 / Stillwater Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 694): 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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