Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Evening in Brooklyn Park on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Becker, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Becker, MN covers 35.8 miles and takes about 45m 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, I 94, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on I-94 W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 45m highway drive covering 35.8 miles, with most of the trip on I-94 W and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on I-94 W.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 W and I 94. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.2 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): 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 right onto CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 610 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 W | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| I 94 | 6 mi | 6m |
| US 10 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| County Road 81 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| MN-610 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 165th Avenue Southeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Park Boulevard Southeast | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Becker, MN.
Start on CR 14
Turn left onto CR 152
Turn right onto CR 81
Continue on CR 81
Take the exit
Merge onto MN 610
Merge onto I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn right onto MN 25
Continue on MN 25
Turn left onto County Road 11
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto US 10
Turn right onto Hancock Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Becker, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Brooklyn Park on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Becker on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
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.
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