Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Afton, MN
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Sasha Zilov
Afton, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Afton, MN covers 40.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 694, Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.1 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 40.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 694. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.9 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
999 ft
712 ft
Total Climb
485 ft
Total Descent
641 ft
Highest Point
999 ft
~26.8 mi in
Elevation Range
287 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 40.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
Turn left toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
19.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
35.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
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MN 95
Take the exit onto MN 95 toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
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 258
Toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Afton, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 18: Stillwater along the way.
Ch 18: Stillwater
35.7 mi in
|
~44m
|
via MN 95
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| I 694 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Saint Croix Trail South | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Saint Croix Trail North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MN 95 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 15.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Afton, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zane Avenue North
2
Turn right onto CR 152
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 94; I 694
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 94; I 694
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit onto MN 95
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MN 95
Exit 258
Toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CH 18
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail North
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto CH 18
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail North
11
Continue on CH 18
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail North
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CH 18
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail South
13
Continue on CH 18
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail South
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto CH 18
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail South
15
Continue on CH 18
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Croix Trail South
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto CH 18
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Afton Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
CH 18
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.1 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 40.2 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.1 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Afton, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brooklyn Park, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn Park, MN
This is one driving day of about 40.2 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 15.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Afton, MN
The final approach into Afton, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Afton, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.50 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afton, MN
Afternoon in Afton on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
32 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
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Afton, MN covers 40.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 694, Voyageur Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 40.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Afton, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 18: Stillwater along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 712 ft to 999 ft elevation with about 485 ft of total climbing.
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