Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Midway, MN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

175.6 mi

283 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 28m ★

6 AM

3h 40m

8 AM

4h 5m

10 AM

3h 49m

12 PM

3h 47m

3 PM

3h 50m

5 PM

4h 4m

8 PM

3h 33m

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

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

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Midway, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Midway, MN covers 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, Jefferson Street North, I-94 W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.8 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

87.8 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 175.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 175.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Jefferson Street North. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.8 miles on US 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Jefferson Street North. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CR 81 / Bottineau Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

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

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.

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.

142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | US 71 / Jefferson Street North

Turn right onto US 71 / Jefferson Street North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	110.8 mi	2h 7m
Jefferson Street North	22.6 mi	32m
I-94 W	12.6 mi	13m
I 94	6 mi	6m
State Highway 87	5.4 mi	9m
Main Street West	3.3 mi	5m
County Road 81	3.3 mi	5m
MN-610	2.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 110.8 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 14

34 ft · 5 sec · Zane Avenue North

Turn left onto CR 152

1.4 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 81

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 81

3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward MN 610 West

Merge onto MN 610

2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 94

13 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 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 onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 42 min · US 10

Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210

8.5 mi · 9 min · US 10; MN 210

Continue on US 10; IC A

9.9 mi · 11 min · US 10; IC A

Turn right onto US 71

23 mi · 32 min · Jefferson Street North

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto MN 87

3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street West

Continue on MN 87

5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

Turn right onto CR 47

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 47

Arrive at destination

CR 47

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 87.8 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 miles.

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 39 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.8 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 175.6 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.

The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 110.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.8 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Royalton, MN

88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.8 miles.

Arriving in Midway, MN

The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, MN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.5

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Nordic Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Menahga, Minnesota

2.2 mi

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Osseo, Minnesota

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Falls, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.8

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.5

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Nordic Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 163

Menahga, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12185643466

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.8

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.2

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 50.2

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.13 one way

$52.27 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$28.16	$56.32
premium	$4.53	$31.33	$62.66
diesel	$5.61	$38.77	$77.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.7	$18.44	$8.43
Efficient EV	43.9	$15.36	$7.02
EV Truck/SUV	70.2	$24.58	$11.24

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn Park, MN

Evening in Brooklyn Park on Thursday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Midway, MN

Evening in Midway on Thursday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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

3h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Midway, MN covers 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, Jefferson Street North, I-94 W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.8 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 $26.13 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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