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Trip from New Prague, 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

1h 5m

Distance

48.9 mi

79 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New Prague, MN, MN

New Prague, MN

Tom Fisk

suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Trip Overview

New Prague to Brooklyn Park is 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m via US 169, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota, offering a straightforward journey between two points. It's a practical drive, suitable for a single day, that connects communities within the greater metropolitan area. Consider this route for its directness and manageable length, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 25.8 mi 31m
Langford Avenue 8.2 mi 10m
Marschall Road 6.5 mi 9m
Brooklyn Boulevard 2.2 mi 4m
West 260th Street 1.7 mi 2m
Drexel Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Columbus Avenue North 1 mi 2m
260th Street East 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 25.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Prague, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

1

Start on this road

125 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 60

171 ft · 4 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
3

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19

9 ft · 0 sec · Main Street East
4

Continue on MN 13; MN 19

524 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East
5

Enter roundabout onto Columbus Avenue North

105 ft · 3 sec · Columbus Avenue North
6

Continue on Columbus Avenue North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Columbus Avenue North
7

Enter roundabout onto Columbus Avenue North

71 ft · 2 sec · Columbus Avenue North
8

Continue on Columbus Avenue North

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Columbus Avenue North
9

Enter roundabout onto CR 15

11 ft · 0 sec · 12th Street Northeast
10

Continue on CR 15

0.6 mi · 46 sec · 12th Street Northeast
11

Continue on CR 15

0.2 mi · 13 sec · West 270th Street
12

Continue on CR 15

1.1 mi · 1 min · Drexel Avenue
13

Enter roundabout onto CR 2

28 ft · 0 sec · West 260th Street
14

Continue on CR 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · West 260th Street
15

Enter roundabout onto 260th Street East

106 ft · 3 sec · 260th Street East
16

Continue on 260th Street East

0.8 mi · 1 min · 260th Street East
17

Enter roundabout onto MN 13

222 ft · 3 sec · Langford Avenue
18

Continue on MN 13

4.1 mi · 5 min · Langford Avenue
19

Enter roundabout onto MN 13

97 ft · 2 sec · Langford Avenue
20

Continue on MN 13

3.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Avenue
21

Continue on Langford Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Langford Avenue
22

Continue on CR 17

6.5 mi · 9 min · Marschall Road
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward US 169 North
24

Merge onto US 169

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto US 169

22 mi · 27 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn right onto CR 130

2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
28

Arrive at destination

CR 14

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Prior Lake, MN

24 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

Prior Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Prior Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from New Prague, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Columbus Avenue North

Enter roundabout onto Columbus Avenue North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 15 / 12th Street Northeast

Enter roundabout onto CR 15 / 12th Street Northeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
23.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 169

Keep slight left at fork onto US 169

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn 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. Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Bo...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.28 one way

$14.55 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $7.84 $15.68
premium $4.53 $8.72 $17.45
diesel $5.61 $10.80 $21.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.7 0 $5.13 $2.35
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96
EV Truck/SUV 19.6 0 $6.85 $3.13

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

New Prague, MN

Morning in New Prague on Sunday

Local time

6:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 5:13PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:21AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Morning in Brooklyn Park on Sunday

Local time

6:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Sunny

NW 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 5:13PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:21AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m 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 drive presents a mixed experience, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of US 169, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 25.8 miles, offering a more consistent pace. As you get closer to Brooklyn Park, the route incorporates local roads like Langford Avenue and Marschall Road, which will likely involve more turns and varying speed limits. Expect a blend of faster travel on the main highway and a more typical suburban driving feel as you approach your destination.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East.

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 48.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (Columbus Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (CR 15 / 12th Street Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on US 169. 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 0.1 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (Columbus Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (CR 15 / 12th Street Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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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