Origin
Cannon City, MN
Morning in Cannon City on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cannon City, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cannon City, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Cannon City, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m via I 35 Business and I 35W, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Minnesota's Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive that's efficient for getting from point A to point B. Given its relatively short duration, it's an easy option if you're looking to move between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on major roads like I 35 Business, I 35W, and I 94. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for most of the 64.2 miles. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 29.2 miles on I 35 Business. While it's a high-speed environment for the majority of the trip, be prepared for the usual transitions as you merge onto and off of these main arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 Business and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 35 Business.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.8 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
6
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65 toward I 94 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West
6
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West
7
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 Business | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| I 35W | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| I 94 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| 14th Street Northeast | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cagger Trail | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| 20th Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lyndale Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35 Business
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannon City, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannon City Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Cagger Trail
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cagger Trail
3
Continue on 14th Street Northeast
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
14th Street Northeast
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Northwest
5
Turn left onto MN 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
20th Street Northwest
6
Turn right onto I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndale Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I 94 West
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 94; MN 55
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
I 94; MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 152
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Cannon City, MN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Cannon City, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn Park, MN
The final approach into Brooklyn Park, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 Cannon City, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35 Business, I 35W, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Cannon City, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.8 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cannon City, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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