Origin
Monticello, MN
Afternoon in Monticello on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, 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
35m
Distance
27.6 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Monticello, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 27.6 miles and takes about 35m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within the Midwest, specifically within Minnesota. It’s a practical route for getting from one point to another without significant detours. Expect a direct trip that prioritizes efficiency for travelers needing to reach their destination promptly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| County Road 81 | 3 mi | 4m |
| MN 610 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fenning Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on MN 25
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
3
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
5
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
18 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 18 / Fenning Avenue
Turn right onto CR 18 / Fenning Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 81 / County Road 81
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81 / County Road 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
3:44 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
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
35m 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 route has a highway-focused profile, with 71% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 94, including a longest stretch of 16.9 miles without needing to exit. While primarily interstate, the journey also incorporates County Road 81 and MN 610, offering a slight variation in road type as you progress. The feel is generally one of consistent speed, suitable for making good time.
71% 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: 16.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road 81. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CR 18 / Fenning Avenue.
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 27.6 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 1.5 miles (CR 18 / Fenning Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Monticello, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 South along the way.
Cr 81 South
21.6 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 94. 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 1.5 miles (CR 18 / Fenning Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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