Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wabasha, MN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
96.7 mi
156 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Wabasha, MN
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Trip Overview
This 96.7-mile drive from Brooklyn Park, MN, to Wabasha, MN, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 10 and Route 61, with a segment of Route 61/Route 63, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. Its highway-focused profile suggests a predictable and efficient journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you can depart at your leisure and arrive in Wabasha with plenty of time to explore.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 96.7-mile journey, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.7 miles along US 10, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you transition to Route 61 and then the combined Route 61/Route 63, the character of the drive may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination smoothly rather than focusing on winding, scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Route 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 96.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
Turn left toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
14.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
19.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
22.3 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 10; US 61
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 22.7 mi | 30m |
| Route 61 | 22.6 mi | 30m |
| Route 61/Route 63 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| I 694 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Red Wing Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North Lakeshore Drive | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Highway 316 Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 22.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Wabasha, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
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Zane Avenue North
2
Turn right onto CR 152
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 94; I 694
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
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I 94; I 694
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61
20 mi
·
26 min
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US 10; US 61
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto MN 316
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
11
Continue on MN 316
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
71 ft
·
0 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
13
Continue on MN 316
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
15
Continue on MN 316
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Red Wing Boulevard
16
Continue on MN 316
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Polk Avenue
17
Continue on MN 316
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 316 Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto US 61
247 ft
·
3 sec
·
Route 61
19
Continue on US 61
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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Route 61
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 61
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 61; US 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 61; US 63
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lakeshore Drive
24
Continue on US 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
25
Continue on US 61
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
2nd Street
26
Continue on US 61
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 61
27
Turn left onto CR 59
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Grant Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on CR 59
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Grant Boulevard West
29
Continue on CR 59
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
4th Grant Boulevard West
30
Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Bridge Avenue
31
Turn right onto Main Street West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Main Street West
32
Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
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Alleghany Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Alleghany Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can plan to leave Brooklyn Park in the morning and be in Wabasha by lunchtime, or depart after lunch and still have a comfortable drive. There are no specified stops, so you can choose to make brief rests as needed, perhaps at a rest area or a small town along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 22.7-mile stretch on US 10, to ensure you have enough to reach Wabasha, where you can refuel if necessary. The budget-friendly fuel cost of approximately $14 means you won't need to worry too much about frequent stops solely for gas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wabasha, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn Park, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 96.7 miles and 2h 12m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wabasha, MN
The final approach into Wabasha, 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 Wabasha, 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
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $15.51 | $31.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $17.25 | $34.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Wabasha, MN
Night in Wabasha on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Wabasha, MN covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, Route 61, Route 61/Route 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $14.39 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 96.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wabasha, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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