Origin
Stockholm, MN
Morning in Stockholm on Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockholm, 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
1h 23m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockholm, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
This 56.3-mile drive from Stockholm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Operating on a budget of around $8 for fuel, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate Babcock Boulevard and US 169, with a significant portion also utilizing US 12. The journey offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical choice for anyone looking to travel between these two Midwest locations without a significant time commitment. Given its relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, with 41% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on Babcock Boulevard, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 14.5 miles, which likely offers a more local feel. As you progress, you'll transition to major roads like US 12 and US 169, providing a faster pace for portions of the journey. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a variety of road types as you make your way from Stockholm to Brooklyn Park.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Babcock Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest
Navigation decision point
8
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills 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.
Exit 3
Toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mill...
8
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
8
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
7
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Babcock Boulevard | 14.5 mi | 18m |
| US 12 | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| US 169 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| 60th Street Southwest | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Babcock Boulevard West | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| I 394 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| County Road 3 Southwest | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Babcock Boulevard
— 14.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockholm, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 30
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 30 Southwest
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 3 Southwest
3
Turn right onto CR 31
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
60th Street Southwest
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 12
5
Continue on US 12
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
60th Street Southwest
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
7
Continue on US 12
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
8
Continue on US 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
9
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
10
Continue on US 12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nelson Boulevard
11
Continue on US 12; MN 25
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 12; MN 25
12
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
13
Continue on US 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
14
Continue on US 12
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Boulevard West
15
Enter roundabout onto US 12
140 ft
·
1 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard
16
Continue on US 12
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
17
Enter roundabout onto US 12
140 ft
·
1 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard
18
Continue on US 12
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Merge onto I 394
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 3
Toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 169
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Stockholm, MN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Stockholm, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Medina, MN
28 mi in
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
24 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
1h 23m 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 Stockholm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Babcock Boulevard, US 12, US 169. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Stockholm, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stockholm, 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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