Trip from Prior Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

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Drive Time

41m

Distance

30.6 mi

49 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 44m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Prior Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 30.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 169, Highway 13 South, Brooklyn Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 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

15.3 miles from Prior Lake, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 41m highway drive covering 30.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and Highway 13 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.9 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 9 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 20.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Highway 13 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward US 169, CH 101

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 169, CH 101

8

6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee

5

7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 169

Merge onto US 169

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

28.2 mi into trip | ~36m 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...

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28.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Prior Lake, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs point toward Ch 101 and Cr 101: Shakopee.

Ch 101

5.6 mi in | ~8m

Cr 101: Shakopee

6.2 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 169	20.9 mi	25m
Highway 13 South	5.5 mi	8m
Brooklyn Boulevard	2.2 mi	4m
Zane Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: US 169 — 20.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prior Lake, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

1

Start on this road

91 ft · 1 sec · this road

2

Continue on MN 13

5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South

Use the left lane.

3

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 53 sec

Toward US 169, CH 101

4

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 169 North

6

Merge onto US 169

21 mi · 25 min · US 169

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Turn right onto CR 130

2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

Use the right lane.

9

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 15.3 miles from Prior Lake, MN, or about 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 30.6 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.3 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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 Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake, MN

This is one driving day of about 30.6 miles and 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prior Lake, 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 US 169 for about 20.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.3 mi from Prior Lake, MN · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, MN

15 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

Maple Grove, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Prior Lake, 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

$4.55 one way

$9.11 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$4.91	$9.81
premium	$4.53	$5.46	$10.92
diesel	$5.61	$6.76	$13.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.2	$3.21	$1.47
Efficient EV	7.7	$2.68	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$4.28	$1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Prior Lake, MN

Morning in Prior Lake on Wednesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Morning in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

39°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

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

41m 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 Prior Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 30.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 169, Highway 13 South, Brooklyn 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 15.3 miles from Prior Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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.