Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Evening in Minnetonka Mills on Thursday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Center, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 15 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, I 94, Minnetonka Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 15 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.9 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| I 94 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shady Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 8.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Brooklyn Center, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
320 ft
·
12 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn right onto CR 5
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 169
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 94; I 694
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
484 ft
·
14 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 152
457 ft
·
19 sec
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Center, MN
Evening in Brooklyn Center on Thursday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
21m 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 Minnetonka Mills, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 15 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, I 94, Minnetonka Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Minnetonka Mills, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.23 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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