Origin
Savage, MN
Late night in Savage on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savage, 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
36m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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 39m
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.
Savage, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.2-mile drive from Savage to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is easily manageable in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical choice for getting between these two Midwest locations. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You won't need to worry about breaking this trip up overnight; it's a quick and efficient transit. This drive offers a practical way to cover ground without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| MN 13 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 20.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on MN 13
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 13
Use the left lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 169 North
4
Merge onto US 169
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MN 13
Depart onto MN 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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...
5
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
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
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
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
22 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
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 heavily highway-focused experience on this 27.2-mile journey, with 87% of the route on major roads. The majority of your travel will be along US 169, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 20.9 miles. You'll also navigate MN 13 and Brooklyn Boulevard, offering a mix of high-speed transit and accessible urban thoroughfares. The drive progresses primarily through built-up areas, maintaining a consistent pace suitable for efficient travel. It's a functional route designed for direct transit rather than scenic exploration.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and MN 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 13.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 169): 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 Savage, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.
Cr 101: Shakopee
2.7 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.2 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 (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 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: near the start (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 169): 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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