Origin
Taylors Falls, MN
Afternoon in Taylors Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Drive Time
58m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
Sasha Zilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 50.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bench Street, Moberg Trail, Saint Croix Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.3 miles from Taylors Falls, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 50.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bench Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moberg Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Croix Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN-610 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bench Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylors Falls, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street
39 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto Bench Street
141 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bench Street
3
Turn right onto Moberg Trail
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Moberg Trail
4
Continue on Saint Croix Trail
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
5
Continue on Lake Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Boulevard
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
7
Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lake Boulevard
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
9
Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Boulevard
10
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35W: Minneapolis
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 10 West
13
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
3 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MN-610
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
CR 14: Zane Avenue
16
Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Zane Avenue North
17
Arrive at your destination
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 25.3 miles from Taylors Falls, MN, or about 29m 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 50.6 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.3 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
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 Taylors Falls, 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 Taylors Falls, MN
This is one driving day of about 50.6 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylors Falls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Taylors Falls, MN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Taylors Falls, 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
$7.24 one way
$14.47 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
31 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
58m 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 Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 50.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bench Street, Moberg Trail, Saint Croix Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Taylors Falls, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.24 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.
The drive from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylors Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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