Origin
Maplewood, MN
Late night in Maplewood on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maplewood, 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
36m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Maplewood and Brooklyn Park, this 25.6-mile trip is a straightforward commute that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient connection within the Minnesota Midwest region. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is a highly economical route for those needing to cross the metro area. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated planning. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable way to reach your destination without any required stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 18.1 mi | 22m |
| I 94 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 19th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Innovation Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 18.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on Innovation Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Innovation Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto 19th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Street
3
Turn straight onto Hudson Road
445 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hudson Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 94 West
5
Merge onto I 94
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 10
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 10
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 152
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 10
Continue onto US 10 toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$3.81 one way
$7.62 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
NNE 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
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
9 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
36m 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?
This trip is defined by its efficiency, as 89% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on US 10, I 94, and Brooklyn Boulevard to navigate the distance. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is an 18.1-mile stretch on US 10, which allows for consistent travel speeds. As you transition from the interstate segments onto the local sections of Brooklyn Boulevard, the pace settles down. Expect a predictable, highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near I 94.
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 25.6 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 0.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 36m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on US 10. 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 0.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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