Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Sasha Zilov
The drive from Maplewood, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 25.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 94, Brooklyn Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 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
12.8 miles from Maplewood, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
This is a 36m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on US 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near I 94.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Continue onto US 10 toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 18.1 mi | 22m |
| I 94 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 19th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Innovation Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
Start on Innovation Boulevard
Turn slight right onto 19th Street
Turn straight onto Hudson Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Continue on US 10
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 152
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25.6 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, MN
This is one driving day of about 25.6 miles and 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Maplewood, MN · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
A short stop after about 25.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Maplewood, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Maplewood on Saturday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
40°F
Saint Paul, MN
13 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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