Origin
Orono, MN
Late night in Orono on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orono, 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
35m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orono, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.8-mile drive from Orono, MN, to Brooklyn Park, MN, should take you about 35 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 169 and US 12, with a segment on Wayzata Boulevard, covering 64% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical and efficient trip. Given the short distance and quick duration, you won't need to consider an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Minnesota, offering a familiar driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| US 12 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Wayzata Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 394 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Crystal Bay Road North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Watertown Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leaf Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orono, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Leaf Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leaf Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Watertown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watertown Road
4
Turn left onto Old Crystal Bay Road North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Crystal Bay Road North
5
Turn right onto CR 112
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wayzata Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 12 East
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto US 12
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 394
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 3
Toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 169
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 12 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 12 East
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills 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 3
Toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mill...
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
8
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 64% of your mileage on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on US 169, providing a consistent pace. You'll transition between major highways and potentially some local road segments, offering a varied driving experience. The route generally maintains a steady speed, allowing for efficient travel between these two Minnesota locations.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 35m. Total distance: 22.8 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on US 169. 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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