Lake Eunice, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 204 miles and takes about 3h 53m via I 94, US 59, and South Broadway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through the Midwest region, all within Minnesota. Expect an 87% highway drive, making it a relatively quick connection between these two points. Given the manageable distance and duration, it's a practical option for a single day's travel.
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
102 miles from Lake Eunice, 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
62.1 mi
1h 7m
South Broadway
13.7 mi
15m
County Road 81
3 mi
4m
County Road 31
2.9 mi
7m
West Prairie Avenue
2.7 mi
3m
MN 610
2.6 mi
2m
County Highway 22
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 110.6 mi, about 1h 58m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,736 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,292
Quietest
2 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Lake Eunice, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on this road
41 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto CR 22
2.4 mi·5 min·County Highway 22
3
Turn left onto CH 20
0.3 mi·49 sec·County Highway 20
4
Continue on CR 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Pike Drive
5
Turn right onto CH 31
2.9 mi·7 min·County Road 31
6
Turn right onto US 59; MN 34
10 mi·11 min·US 59; MN 34
7
Continue on US 59
14 mi·15 min·South Broadway
8
Continue on US 59
2.7 mi·3 min·West Prairie Avenue
9
Take the exit onto US 59
52 mi·55 min·US 59
10
Continue on I 94; MN 27
111 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 94; MN 27
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto MN 610
2.6 mi·2 min·MN 610
Exit 212Toward MN 610 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 2A-BToward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi·3 min·County Road 81
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi·59 sec·County Road 81
15
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi·1 min·Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi·2 min·Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Trip Plan
Since this 204-mile drive is easily completed in under 4 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Planning for a single stop is likely sufficient, perhaps midway through the 110.6-mile stretch on I 94. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the Minneapolis metro area, where services can sometimes be more spread out. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, it's an economical trip, so focus on a comfortable departure time and enjoy the direct path.
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 102 miles from Lake Eunice, 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 45 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 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 10m
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 Lake Eunice, 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 Lake Eunice, MN
This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Lake Eunice, 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 0 and 198 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 22 / County Highway 22
Turn left onto CR 22 / County Highway 22
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip|~8m in|CH 31 / County Road 31
Turn right onto CH 31 / County Road 31
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip|~27m in|US 59 / South Broadway
Enter roundabout onto US 59 / South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
195.4 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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
198 mi into trip|~3h 43m 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
$30.64 one way
$61.28 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.08
$66.16
premium
$4.60
$36.95
$73.91
diesel
$4.80
$38.52
$77.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
39 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Maple Grove, MN - Tesla Supercharger
Maple Grove, MN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove, MN
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
12 DCFC
Brooklyn Park, MN Rechargery Relay @ Hy-Vee - Zane Ave North
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.2
0
$21.42
$9.79
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.85
$8.16
EV Truck/SUV
81.6
1
$28.56
$13.06
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Lake Eunice, MN
Late night
in Lake Eunice on Sunday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:44PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:52PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night
in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Areas Of Smoke
ENE 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:44PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:52PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
61°F
Avon, MN
102 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 110.6 miles on I 94, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The inclusion of US 59 and South Broadway suggests a transition to more local arterials closer to your destination. Overall, anticipate a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and forward momentum, rather than winding scenic byways.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 early in the drive near CR 22 / County Highway 22.
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 204 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: near the start (CR 22 / County Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (CH 31 / County Road 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 204 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 22 / County Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (CH 31 / County Road 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Brooklyn Park, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
