Origin
Champlin, MN
Morning in Champlin on Friday
Local time
8:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champlin, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champlin, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Champlin and Brooklyn Park, this 8.4-mile trip is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 13 minutes, making it a perfect one-day commute. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly outing within the Midwest. The route relies primarily on US 169, Brooklyn Boulevard, and Bottineau Boulevard to get you to your destination without any necessary stops. Given the short distance, there is no need to consider an overnight split, as the drive is simple enough to handle in a single, rapid session. Whether you are running errands or heading to work, this highway-focused drive offers a predictable experience that saves you time and money.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a practical, highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed over scenery. Approximately 61% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the 8.4-mile trek. You will encounter your longest stretch of open road early on, covering 5.1 miles directly on US 169. As you transition from the highway to local segments like Brooklyn Boulevard and Bottineau Boulevard, the character of the road shifts from a fast-moving transit lane to a more standard thoroughfare. This combination keeps the drive feeling functional and direct, ensuring you reach Brooklyn Park with minimal complexity behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
905 ft
851 ft
Total Climb
63 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
54 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 12 / Dayton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 12 / Dayton Road
Turn right onto CR 12 / Dayton Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169
Turn right onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th...
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
4
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Champlin, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs point toward Cr 81 and 85Th Avenue North.
Cr 81
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
85Th Avenue North
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dayton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champlin, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on Richardson Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richardson Avenue East
2
Turn right onto CR 12
442 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dayton Road
3
Turn right onto US 169
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto CR 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
7
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
8:22 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
1 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
13m 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 Champlin, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 8.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, Brooklyn Boulevard, Bottineau Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Champlin, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 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 8.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Champlin, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs point toward Cr 81 and 85Th Avenue North.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 851 ft to 905 ft elevation with about 63 ft of total climbing.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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