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Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Becker, MN

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Becker, MN, MN

Becker, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

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.
I-94 W is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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.
4
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MN 610 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MN 610 West
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.
4
20.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I-94 W — 12.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Becker, 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

13 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
10

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
11

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25
12

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11
13

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
14

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
15

Turn left onto US 10

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 10
16

Turn right onto Hancock Street

111 ft · 3 sec · Hancock Street
17

Arrive at destination

Hancock Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Otsego, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Otsego, MN

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Clear Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Becker, MN

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.33 one way

$10.66 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn Park, MN

Evening in Brooklyn Park on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Becker, MN

Evening in Becker on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

6 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

45m 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 Becker, MN covers 35.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-94 W, I 94, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 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 $5.33 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 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.
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.
The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Becker, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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