Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Dahlgren, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Dahlgren, MN
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Dahlgren, MN is 34.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via US 212, US 169, and Brooklyn Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it an easy, direct connection. Given its short distance and focus on major roadways, it's a practical option for a quick trip between these two points. You'll find it to be a convenient way to cover the ground without significant detours or time commitment, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey utilizing main roads like US 212, US 169, and Brooklyn Boulevard. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 34.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.4 miles, primarily on US 212, which should allow for steady progress. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, focusing on efficient travel rather than varied scenery, as you'll be on well-established highways for the majority of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
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 9 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 212 West
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| US 169 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 43 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 17.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Dahlgren, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zane Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 152
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 169 South
4
Merge onto US 169
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 62
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 West
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 212
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 212
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 212
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 43
143 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 43
11
Arrive at destination
CR 43
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dahlgren, MN
Late night in Dahlgren on Friday
Local time
5:13 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
44m 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 Dahlgren, MN covers 34.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 212, US 169, 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 17.3 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 $5.16 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 9 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Dahlgren, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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