Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
188.3 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN covers 188.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m 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 $26.46 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
94.2 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 188.3 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Detroit Lakes, MN.
Start on Zane Avenue North
Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
Continue on County Road 81
Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West
Merge slight left onto MN-610
Merge slight left onto I-94 W
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto Pine Street
Continue on State Highway 25
Turn left onto County Road 11
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
Turn left
Keep slight left
Turn straight
Continue straight
Turn slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn straight
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.2 miles or 1h 50m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit Lakes, MN than in the middle of the route.
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 188.3 miles and 3h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.2 mi from Brooklyn Park, MN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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.
The final approach into Detroit Lakes, 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 Detroit Lakes, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.46 one way
$52.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $29.07 | $58.14 |
| premium | $4.39 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $36.06 | $72.12 |
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: 65.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.77 | $9.04 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.48 | $7.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.36 | $12.05 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Detroit Lakes on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
94 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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