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Trip from Saint Paul Park, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

30.9 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Saint Paul Park, MN, MN

Saint Paul Park, MN

Adriaan Greyling

suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This straightforward 30.9-mile drive from Saint Paul Park, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is easily manageable in about 43 minutes. With 90% of the journey on highways, it's a practical choice for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be navigating via US 10 and I-94, with Brooklyn Boulevard serving as a key segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you to your destination without much fuss.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with a substantial 90% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.7 miles on US 10, providing a consistent pace. You'll primarily be on high-speed roads like US 10 and I-94, which offer a smooth and direct path. The transition to Brooklyn Boulevard signals the approach to your destination, marking a change from the open highway to more localized roads as you near Brooklyn Park.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (US 10; US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

8
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward US 10 West, US 61 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 10 West, US 61 North
5
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 10; US 61

Merge onto US 10; US 61

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 10

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
15.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
7
28.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 25.7 mi 32m
I 94 2.1 mi 2m
Brooklyn Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Summit Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
9th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Zane Avenue North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 10 — 25.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul Park, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

1

Start on 9th Avenue

35 ft · 3 sec · 9th Avenue
2

Turn right onto Summit Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Summit Avenue
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 61 North Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 10; US 61

7.0 mi · 8 min · US 10; US 61
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto US 10; US 61

0.6 mi · 56 sec · US 10; US 61
6

Merge onto I 94

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 10

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 10
Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 10
Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 10

13 mi · 15 min · US 10
Exit 113 Toward I 694 West, US 10 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 33 Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 152

1.7 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12

Arrive at destination

CR 14

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.60 one way

$9.20 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $4.95 $9.91
premium $4.53 $5.51 $11.03
diesel $5.61 $6.82 $13.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Paul Park, MN

Night in Saint Paul Park on Friday

Local time

10:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Night in Brooklyn Park on Friday

Local time

10:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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

43m 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 Saint Paul Park, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, I 94, 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 15.5 miles from Saint Paul Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 10 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (US 10; US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Saint Paul Park, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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