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Trip from Savage, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

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Drive Time

36m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

Downtown Savage, MN, MN

Savage, MN

Tom Fisk

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

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 27.2-mile drive from Savage to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is easily manageable in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical choice for getting between these two Midwest locations. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You won't need to worry about breaking this trip up overnight; it's a quick and efficient transit. This drive offers a practical way to cover ground without significant time commitment.

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

13.6 miles from Savage, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a heavily highway-focused experience on this 27.2-mile journey, with 87% of the route on major roads. The majority of your travel will be along US 169, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 20.9 miles. You'll also navigate MN 13 and Brooklyn Boulevard, offering a mix of high-speed transit and accessible urban thoroughfares. The drive progresses primarily through built-up areas, maintaining a consistent pace suitable for efficient travel. It's a functional route designed for direct transit rather than scenic exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 MN 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 13.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 13

Depart onto MN 13

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
2.7 mi into trip | ~3m 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
3.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 169

Merge onto US 169

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip | ~31m 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...
5
25 mi into trip | ~32m 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.

On the drive from Savage, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.

Cr 101: Shakopee

2.7 mi in | ~3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 20.9 mi 25m
MN 13 2.7 mi 3m
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 Savage, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

1

Start on MN 13

2.7 mi · 3 min · MN 13
Use the left lane.
2

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
3

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 169 North
4

Merge onto US 169

21 mi · 25 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto CR 130

2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7

Arrive at destination

CR 14

Trip Plan

Given the short 36-minute duration and minimal 27.2-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Departing during off-peak hours will help you avoid any potential local traffic congestion, especially as you approach Brooklyn Park. With no planned stops and a low fuel cost of around $4, you can easily complete this drive on a single tank. The longest stretch is 20.9 miles on US 169, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge if you're starting with very little. Planning your departure around typical rush hour times will ensure the smoothest drive.

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 13.6 miles from Savage, MN, or about 17m 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 27.2 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.6 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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 Savage, 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 Savage, MN

This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Savage, 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 13.6 mi from Savage, MN · 17m into the drive

city in Devon, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MN

14 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 27.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Savage, 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

$4.05 one way

$8.10 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $4.36 $8.72
premium $4.53 $4.85 $9.71
diesel $5.61 $6.01 $12.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Savage, MN

Night in Savage on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Plymouth, MN

14 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

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

36m 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 Savage, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 27.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, MN 13, 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 13.6 miles from Savage, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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 straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Savage, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.

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