Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
2:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Bayport, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Bayport, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Bayport, MN covers 30.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 694, MN 36, Brooklyn Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on I 694. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 694 and MN 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 694.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 694 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and MN 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 15.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~5m in
|
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.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52B
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
7
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport
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 MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| MN 36 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Saint Croix Trail North | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Bayport, 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 left at fork onto I 694
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 52B
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MN 36
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto MN 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Croix Trail North
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on MN 95
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street North
13
Turn right onto 4th Street North
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street North
14
Arrive at destination
4th Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.14 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bayport, MN
Afternoon in Bayport on Friday
Local time
2:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
20 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
40m 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 Bayport, MN covers 30.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 694, MN 36, Brooklyn Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.57 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 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 15.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Bayport, 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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