Origin
Red Lake, MN
Morning in Red Lake on Monday
Local time
11:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
243 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
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6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
Sasha Zilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 243 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 89, Paul Bunyan Expressway, US 71 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.5 miles from Red Lake, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 243 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 89 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Bunyan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marie Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 89
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lake, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on the route
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
Turn left onto State Highway 89
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 89
3
Continue on Highway 89 Northwest
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 89 Northwest
4
Continue on State Highway 89
11 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 89
5
Take the ramp straight
482 ft
·
13 sec
6
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
10
Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Washington Avenue South
11
Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
12
Turn right onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
14
Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
15
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
16
Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
17
Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 210
19
At the end of the road, turn left
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
20
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
21
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
22
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
23
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 11
24
Turn right onto State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 25
25
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pine Street
26
Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
27
Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
28
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
29
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 610 East
31
Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
32
Continue on County Road 81
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 81
33
Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
34
Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
35
Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
36
Arrive at your destination
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 121.5 miles from Red Lake, MN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
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 Red 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 Red Lake, MN
This is one driving day of about 243 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Lake, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.5 mi from Red Lake, MN · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Red 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
$34.76 one way
$69.51 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| premium | $4.39 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.99 | $107.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.02 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Monday
Local time
11:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
122 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
3 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
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Red Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 243 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 89, Paul Bunyan Expressway, US 71 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.5 miles from Red Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.76 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Red Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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