Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Albertville, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19 mi
31 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Albertville, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Albertville, MN covers 19 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-94 W, County Road 81, MN-610 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I-94 W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 19 miles, with most of the trip on I-94 W and County Road 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on I-94 W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-94 W is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 W and County Road 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 202-201
Toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
10
18.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 37, CR 137
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 202
Toward CR 37, CR 137
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 W | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| County Road 81 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| MN-610 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 61st Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-94 W
— 9.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Albertville, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zane Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 152
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 81
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 81
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 81
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MN 610 West
6
Merge onto MN 610
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 202-201
Toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 202
Toward CR 37, CR 137
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 137
523 ft
·
9 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
11
Continue on CR 37
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
61st Street Northeast
12
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
192 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Avenue Northeast
13
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
205 ft
·
14 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
14
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Albertville, MN
Morning in Albertville on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Albertville, MN covers 19 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-94 W, County Road 81, MN-610. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 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 $2.83 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Albertville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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