Origin
Chisholm, MN
Morning in Chisholm on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisholm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
193.4 mi
311 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisholm, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
This 193.4-mile drive from Chisholm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 2 minutes. With 98% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it ideal for a single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $29 for this journey. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Plan for just one recommended stop, making this a convenient option when you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
96.7 miles from Chisholm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, covering 98% of the total mileage. The main roads include State Highway 65 and Highway 169 West. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 93.7 miles on State Highway 65, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by smooth, high-speed travel for the majority of your trip, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MN 73.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 193.4 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 0.8 miles (MN 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.1 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MN 73
Enter roundabout onto MN 73 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
6
172.1 mi into trip
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~3h 34m in
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MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
184.1 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
185.2 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
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MN 610 / MN-610
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
190.5 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 65 | 93.7 mi | 1h 55m |
| MN 65 | 66.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| Highway 169 West | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| MN 73 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| MN-610 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Zane Avenue North | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Highway 210 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
64 ft
·
9 sec
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3rd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto MN 73
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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West Lake Street
3
Continue on MN 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 73
120 ft
·
6 sec
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MN 73
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
5
Continue on MN 73
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 73
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 169; MN 73
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
Highway 169 West
7
Continue on US 169; MN 73
15 mi
·
17 min
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Highway 169 West
8
Turn left onto MN 65
19 mi
·
23 min
·
MN 65
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 65
10
Continue on MN 65
36 mi
·
45 min
·
MN 65
11
Turn left onto MN 210; MN 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
12
Take the exit onto MN 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 10 West
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 10
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 6
Toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 14
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Zane Avenue North
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 193.4-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Chisholm to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach the Brooklyn Park area. With a projected fuel cost of $29, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Chisholm, as there's only one recommended stop. The longest stretch without a major change in road is 93.7 miles, so plan your break accordingly. This route's highway focus means fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops, so having snacks and drinks ready is a good idea.
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 96.7 miles from Chisholm, MN, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.7 miles or 2h 1m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chisholm, 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 Chisholm, MN
This is one driving day of about 193.4 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chisholm, 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 State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.7 mi from Chisholm, MN · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 96.7 miles from Chisholm, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn Park, 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
$28.78 one way
$57.56 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $31.01 | $62.03 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.51 | $69.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.28 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.08 | $12.38 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
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
4 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
4h 2m 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 Chisholm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 65, MN 65, Highway 169 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.7 miles from Chisholm, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.78 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 193.4 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 0.8 miles (MN 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.1 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chisholm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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