Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Fosston, MN

Drive Time

Distance

247.8 mi

399 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 47m ★

6 AM

5h 0m

8 AM

5h 27m

10 AM

5h 10m

12 PM

5h 7m

3 PM

5h 11m

5 PM

5h 26m

8 PM

4h 52m

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

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Brooklyn Park, MN

Sasha Zilov

Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Fosston, MN covers 247.8 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brooklyn Boulevard, Bottineau Boulevard, County Road 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123.9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 247.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Brooklyn Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Fosston, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Brooklyn Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bottineau Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road 81	Unavailable	Refreshing
MN 610 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
MN-610	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-94 W	Unavailable	Refreshing
MnRoad Mainline	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pine Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Brooklyn Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Zane Avenue North

33 ft · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard

Continue on County Road 81

3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

0.3 mi · 40 sec · MN 610 West

Merge slight left onto MN-610

2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

Merge slight left onto I-94 W

13 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline

6.0 mi · 6 min · MnRoad Mainline

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Turn right onto Pine Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

Continue on State Highway 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 54 sec · County Road 11

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Turn left

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min

Keep slight left

32 mi · 35 min

Turn right onto State Highway 210

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Highway 210

Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

Continue on State 64

13 mi · 16 min · State 64

Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Broadway Street East

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

Turn left onto State 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200

Continue straight

14 mi · 17 min

Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 2, US 71: Crookston

Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

16 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

Continue straight

12 mi · 13 min

Continue straight

19 mi · 21 min

Turn right onto South Johnson Avenue

102 ft · 3 sec · South Johnson Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 123.9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.9 miles or 2h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fosston, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brooklyn Park, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn Park, MN

This is one driving day of about 247.8 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.9 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

124 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

Big Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fosston, MN

The final approach into Fosston, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fosston, MN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.44 one way

$70.89 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$38.25	$76.51
premium	$4.39	$42.85	$85.70
diesel	$5.64	$55.05	$110.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.3	0	$26.02	$11.89
Efficient EV	62	0	$21.68	$9.91
EV Truck/SUV	99.1	1	$34.69	$15.86

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brooklyn Park, MN

Morning in Brooklyn Park on Monday

Local time

11:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fosston, MN

Morning in Fosston on Monday

Local time

11:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

37°F

Avon, MN

124 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Fosston, MN covers 247.8 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Brooklyn Boulevard, Bottineau Boulevard, County Road 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.9 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 $35.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Fosston, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Fosston, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.