Origin
Sleepy Eye, MN
Afternoon in Sleepy Eye on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sleepy Eye, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
113.9 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Eye, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sleepy Eye, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 113.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 212, US Highway 14, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.6 miles on US 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.95 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.
Midpoint
56.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 113.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 113.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 212 and US Highway 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.6 miles on US 212.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and US Highway 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 113.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.7 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street
Turn left onto US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
96.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
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 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
8
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
7
97.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
7
111.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 52.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| US Highway 14 | 40.7 mi | 52m |
| US 169 | 14 mi | 17m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway 14 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 20th North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 52.6 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Eye, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on US 14; MN 68
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 14; MN 68
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
US Highway 14
4
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 14 West
6
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Highway 14 West
7
Continue on US 14; MN 68
336 ft
·
8 sec
·
Black and Yellow Trail
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
20th North Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 14; MN 68
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US14; MN 15
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
7th North Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 14; MN 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US Highway 14
12
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 15
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
US Highway 14
13
Continue on US 14; MN 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 212
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 212
15
Enter roundabout onto US 212
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 212
16
Continue on US 212
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 212
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 212
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US 212
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto MN 62
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
20
Take the exit
255 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
22
Merge onto US 169
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25
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 56.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Sleepy Eye, 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 Sleepy Eye, MN
This is one driving day of about 113.9 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 212 for about 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.9 mi from Sleepy Eye, MN · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, 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
$16.95 one way
$33.90 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $18.26 | $36.53 |
| premium | $4.53 | $20.32 | $40.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
26 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
2h 26m 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 Sleepy Eye, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 113.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 212, US Highway 14, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.95 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 113.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sleepy Eye, 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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