The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Bemidji, MN covers 204.7 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.9 miles on US 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.46 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
102.3 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 204.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 204.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.9 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 30 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 85.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. You will hit about 18 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 Effort6/10
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 204.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 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.
5
204.6 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|6th Street Northwest
Turn left onto 6th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
85.9 mi
1h 39m
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi
42m
State 64
28.6 mi
35m
US 71
15.5 mi
20m
I-94 W
12.6 mi
13m
I 94
6 mi
6m
State Highway 200
4.6 mi
5m
County Road 81
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 85.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Bemidji, 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
54 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 10
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
32 mi·35 min·US 10
17
Turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Highway 210
18
Turn left onto MN 64
34 mi·42 min·State Highway 64 Southwest
19
At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
20
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
13 mi·16 min·State 64
21
Continue on MN 64
0.9 mi·1 min·Marie Avenue Southeast
22
Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi·55 sec·Broadway Street East
23
Turn left onto MN 64
16 mi·19 min·State 64
24
At end of road, turn left onto MN 200
4.6 mi·5 min·State Highway 200
25
Continue on US 71
16 mi·20 min·US 71
26
Turn left onto MN 197
1.3 mi·2 min·Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on MN 197
0.3 mi·46 sec·Bemidji Avenue North
28
Turn left onto 6th Street Northwest
193 ft·13 sec·6th Street Northwest
29
Turn left
47 ft·3 sec
30
Arrive at 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 102.3 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 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 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bemidji, 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 204.7 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 85.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.3 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN
· 2h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.46 one way
$60.93 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$32.82
$65.65
premium
$4.53
$36.52
$73.05
diesel
$5.61
$45.20
$90.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.49
$9.83
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.91
$8.19
EV Truck/SUV
81.9
1
$28.66
$13.10
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night
in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bemidji, MN
Late night
in Bemidji on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Little Falls, MN
102 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
11 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
4h 13m 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 Bemidji, MN covers 204.7 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.3 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 $30.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Bemidji, 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.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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