Origin
Midway, MN
Night in Midway on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
175.4 mi
282 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midway, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 175.4 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Mason Avenue, US 10, Aspen Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.10 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.7 miles from Midway, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 175.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Midway, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 175.4 miles and takes about 3h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Mason Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 71 / Aspen Avenue South.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 175.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.2 miles (US 71 / Aspen Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 117.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 150 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 71 / Aspen Avenue South
Turn right onto US 71 / Aspen Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
150 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
166.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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
169.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Mason Avenue | 78.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 10 | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Aspen Avenue South | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| I 94 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Ash Avenue Northeast | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 87 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| County Road 81 | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
West Mason Avenue
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 47
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 47
2
Turn left onto MN 87
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 87
3
Continue on MN 87
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 71
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Aspen Avenue South
5
Turn left onto US 10
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ash Avenue Northeast
6
Continue on US 10
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 10
8
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
9
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
10
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 11
11
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 25
12
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pine Street
13
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
14
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
16
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Continue on CR 81
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 81
Use the left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
21
Continue on CR 81
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto CR 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
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 87.7 miles from Midway, MN, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 39 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Midway, 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 Midway, MN
This is one driving day of about 175.4 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Midway, 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 West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.7 mi from Midway, MN · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.7 miles from Midway, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Mason Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 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
$26.10 one way
$52.21 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $28.13 | $56.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $31.30 | $62.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.73 | $77.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.42 | $8.42 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.35 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.56 | $11.23 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Night in Brooklyn Park on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
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
3h 40m 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 Midway, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 175.4 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Mason Avenue, US 10, Aspen Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.7 miles from Midway, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.2 miles (US 71 / Aspen Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 117.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 150 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midway, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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