Origin
Erie, MN
Night in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
292.7 mi
471 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 292.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 59, West Mason Avenue, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85 miles on US 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.56 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
146.3 miles from Erie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Erie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 292.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 85 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near CH 3 / Center Street East.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 292.7 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 3.6 miles (CH 3 / Center Street East): Navigation decision point; at 149 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 267.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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CH 3 / Center Street East
At end of road, turn right onto CH 3 / Center Street East
Navigation decision point
5
149 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
267.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
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I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
284.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m in
|
MN 610
Take the exit onto MN 610 toward MN 610 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
8
286.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 37m in
Take the exit toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
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.
Exit 2A-B
Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 85 mi | 1h 36m |
| West Mason Avenue | 78.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 10 | 71.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 94 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Center Street East | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| 350th Avenue Northeast | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| County Road 81 | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 85 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CH 26
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
350th Avenue Northeast
2
At end of road, turn right onto CH 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Center Street East
3
Keep straight at fork
178 ft
·
3 sec
4
Turn left onto US 59
85 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 59
5
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi
·
51 min
·
US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft
·
1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft
·
0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 10
11
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 11
14
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 25
15
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pine Street
16
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
17
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
19
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto MN 610
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 610
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 2A-B
Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 81
Use the left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
24
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 14
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 146.3 miles from Erie, MN, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 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 64 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.3 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
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 Erie, 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 Erie, MN
This is one driving day of about 292.7 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Erie, 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 59 for about 85 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.3 mi from Erie, MN · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Erie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85 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
$43.56 one way
$87.12 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $46.94 | $93.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $52.23 | $104.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.62 | $129.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.73 | $14.05 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.73 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Little Falls, MN
146 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
10 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
5h 47m 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 Erie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 292.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, West Mason Avenue, US 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.3 miles from Erie, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.56 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 12 significant decision points across 292.7 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 3.6 miles (CH 3 / Center Street East): Navigation decision point; at 149 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 267.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Erie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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