Origin
Maple Lake, MN
Afternoon in Maple Lake on Tuesday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Lake, 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
52m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Maple Lake to Brooklyn Park is 40.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 94 and County Road 37 Northwest, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| County Road 37 Northwest | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| County Road 81 | 3 mi | 4m |
| MN 610 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Lake, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Avenue South
2
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto MN 25
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 94
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 81
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
10
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Maple Lake, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MN 25 / State Highway 25
Turn left onto MN 25 / State Highway 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Albertville, MN
20 mi in
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
2 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
52m 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?
You'll spend about 61% of this 40.1-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 18.3 miles on I 94. The majority of your time will be spent on this freeway, offering a consistent cruising experience. Expect this mostly highway profile to transition to surface roads as you approach your destination.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road 37 Northwest. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 40.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 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 Maple Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 South along the way.
Cr 81 South
34.1 mi in
|
~42m
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 52m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 0.5 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 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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