Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Anoka, MN covers 9.1 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, Brooklyn Boulevard, Bottineau Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 14m highway drive covering 9.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 169.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Anoka, MN.
Start on CR 14
Turn left onto CR 152
Turn right onto CR 81
Take the exit
Merge onto US 169
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Anoka on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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