Origin
Lester Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Lester Prairie on Sunday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lester Prairie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Sasha Zilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Lester Prairie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 7, Minnesota State Highway 7, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on MN 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.1 miles from Lester Prairie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 48.3 miles, with most of the trip on MN 7 and Minnesota State Highway 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 miles on MN 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 9 / County Highway 9.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.6 miles (CR 9 / County Highway 9): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (MN 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 9 / County Highway 9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9 / County Highway 9
Navigation decision point
5
12.7 mi into trip
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~19m in
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MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
31.5 mi into trip
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~44m in
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MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
35 mi into trip
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~50m in
Turn left toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 169 North
7
45.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn 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.
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Bo...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| US 169 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 9 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Juniper Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester Prairie, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on 1st Avenue South
90 ft
·
5 sec
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1st Avenue South
2
Turn right onto Juniper Street South
277 ft
·
14 sec
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Juniper Street South
3
Turn right onto CR 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 9
5
Turn right onto MN 7
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft
·
2 sec
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MN 7
7
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
8
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
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MN 7
9
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
Use the none lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
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MN 7
11
Continue on MN 7
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 169
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.1 miles from Lester Prairie, MN, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 48.3 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.1 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie, MN
This is one driving day of about 48.3 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lester Prairie, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on MN 7 for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Lester Prairie, MN · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Lester Prairie, 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.
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
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
24 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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Lester Prairie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 7, Minnesota State Highway 7, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 miles from Lester Prairie, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.91 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 48.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.6 miles (CR 9 / County Highway 9): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (MN 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lester Prairie, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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